Relevant science

What’s the connection with ag?

Are you interested in helping to create the next generation of scientists? In mentoring students as they do real science to solve industry-relevant problems? As our population grows, so will the demand for innovation in food production, renewable fuel sources, and bioproducts to support our growth. Agriculture can provide the solutions, and it is the foundation for our future. Our curriculum teaches students how to do science—solve problems, collect data, drive innovation, develop more sustainable and efficient practices, and discover connections.

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How does climate affect global food supply?

Climate is the general pattern of weather across seasons and years including average temperature and precipitation. Weather includes the short-term atmospheric conditions that occur day to day, such as temperature, wind, rain, snow, sun and clouds. … Read more
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How can we feed an ever-growing global population and establish food security?

The human population is always increasing. Projections state that there will be more than 9 billion people by 2050. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls for zero hunger worldwide by 2030. Since food security is a complex issue in the US … Read more
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How can renewable resources open future possibilities in sustainability?

Renewable energy includes many different forms of energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass/biofuels. Many farmers help to produce renewable energy by growing corn to make ethanol. Improved farming technologies have allowed … Read more
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How are science, engineering, and technology helping in modern food production?

Modern agriculture is using some of the most advanced technologies available—including robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, GPS technology, and genetic engineering—for the purpose of reducing seed, fertilizer, and pesticides, … Read more
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How do food producers steward soil and water quality?

How are food producers stewarding soil and water quality to protect the environment? Food producers rely on healthy soil and water to produce a large variety of food products worldwide. To help maintain water quality and soil health, both … Read more