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Optimizing Field Traffic Patterns to Improve Machinery Efficiency: Path Planning Using Guidance Lines
Mar 18, 2016
GPS-based guidance systems have been the primary precision agriculture technology adopted by producers and custom operators (Litton et al., 2013). In fact, guidance has become a standard option on most large agriculture machinery in part because it improves machine operation and in-field accuracy over long working days. Manual steering is demanding for a machine operator often resulting in operator fatigue and poor driving performances (Heraud & Lange, 2009). Guidance technology provides a machine operator the ability to accurately operate a defined field pattern. -
Managing “Pollen Drift” to Minimize Contamination of Non-GMO Corn
Mar 15, 2016
Corn is a cross-pollinating crop in which most pollination results from pollen dispersed by wind and gravity. Pollen drift in corn has received considerable attention in recent years as the result of the development and widespread adoption of new seed technologies containing transgenes or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Managing pollen drift has always been a major concern in the production of hybrid seed (to ensure genetic purity of inbreds) and specialty corn (to optimize expression of value-added traits, like high oil content). -
Fiber Fills You Up, Fills your Wallet, and Fuels Your Health
Mar 9, 2016
Fiber is often overlooked as being important in a healthy diet. Fiber is a type of nutrient that is not used for energy or stored as fat. However, fiber aids in digestion by providing bulk to stools, can help lower cholesterol, and slows down the absorption of sugar. High fiber diets are thought to prevent cardiovascular diseases, many types of cancers, and can be helpful in managing long-term health problems such as diabetes or hypertension. High fiber meals have fewer calories, are affordable, and can help your family feel full after a meal.
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