Published By SHARATH CHANDRAN U.S

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Everyday agriculture using Artificial Intelligence: Benefits for the soybean industry

Artificial Intelligence or AI is perhaps one of the most popular topics in the 21st century. To simply state, AI is the process wherein the computers perform complex tasks instead of humans to save time,...

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Emerging pest resistance: A peek into the Bt cotton industry

Cotton is by far the most important fiber crop in the world. India is the largest producer of cotton followed by the US, where it is considered as a major cash crop playing a key role in the country’s...

From rich milk to delectable sauce: Opportunities in the soybean industry

Who hasn’t heard of the term “soy” or “tofu”? Especially in the vegan community, soy-based foods have become more of a cultural facet than a regular food item. The soybean or soya bean is widely...

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Utilizing corn wastes: Helping to build a circular economy in the corn industry

The United States is the largest producer of corn in the world. With production topping 345 million metric tons (2019 statistics from statista.com), corn has remained the backbone of American agriculture...

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Crisis at storage: Storage pests and diseases of corn & how to minimize them

Corn is an important cereal grain grown worldwide and is a staple food in many countries. Every year the corn industry faces millions of dollars’ worth of losses primarily due to faulty logistics and...