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Insights into the function of DNA Topoisomerase VI (Topo VI) may provide a springboard for drug discovery and crop protection. Researchers in the group of Professor Tony Maxwell used computational techniques to track and trace the role of this key enzyme which helps to regulate DNA across the tree of life. This analysis delivered a series of findings which improves our knowledge of topoisomerases.
Outstanding contributions to Texas High Plains recognized The post Texas A&M AgriLife employees honored with Texans Caring for Texans awards appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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The Houston, Texas-based agtech startup's automated machines convert ag crop waste into biochar for carbon sequestration. The post Agtech Startup Applied Carbon Secures $21.5M in Series A Round for Biochar Tech appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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Weaning is one of the most critical times for cattle producers. It is a period when all their hard work begins to pay off with an excellent large calf crop. This challenging yet promising time assures long-term benefits and a thriving herd, instilling a sense of optimism and motivation in cattle producers. It is also […] The post 5 simple ways to surge calf growth during weaning appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
The work starts when I put my whites on. The long coat and apron are required by the federal health inspector , who shows up daily. I’m surrounded by the rasp of knives being sharpened and slid into hip holsters that hang around waists with chains. The assertive whir of the saws hits my ears first as rib cages become short ribs, hind legs become dog bones, and vertebrae are sheared from spines.
Shrinidhi Gopal, a senior majoring in economics and data science, is the incoming president for UC Berkeley's undergraduate student government. She is one of 202 students who made these subjects the second most common combination of majors declared on campus this spring.Gopal spoke with Berkeley’s College of Computing, Data Science, and Society about how she discovered these fields and the power of combining data science with the social sciences.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until September 1, 2024. Pennsylvania’s Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP) Program is a first-come, first-served program that enables farmers, businesses, and landowners to earn state income tax credits to offset the cost of implementing conservation practices. REAP provides tax credits at levels of 50%, 75%, or 90% of costs incurred in the implementation of best management practices that reduce nitrogen, phosphorus,
VarScout, a digital ecosystem, is enhancing farmers' understanding of the geographical distribution of crop varieties, ensuring food security. The post VarScout: A Digital Ecosystem to Visualise Crop Varietal Data appeared first on Farming First.
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During this year’s Ag Media Summit I talked to a variety of folks about retirement. This included members who have retired, members who retired and went back to work, people who are considering retiring (asking me, “When are you going to retire?”), and one of our keynote speakers, Dr. Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence. He is an economist who not only had great information but a sense of humor that kept us laughing.
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