Science and Twitter join forces to uncover a globally imperiled plant species
Computers and plants are two terms that many would rarely put into a sentence together, however researchers in Pennsylvania are using both and are even using Twitter to find a rare plant. What happens when researchers and social media combine forces in the name of science? A rare wildflower from the US and a team of Twitter-savvy botanists tell us […]
Read MoreTechnology keeps rice fertilizer nice
One of the many things that crop farmers must contend with is fertilizer for crops, applying it at the appropriate time as well as applying the correct amounts in order to conserve resources and produce a viable crop. As with many other professions, technology has made a huge impact on this task by helping farmers learn when and how to […]
Read MoreSoil amendments for healthier spinach
Soil health is of great importance in crop production, but what about nutrition? Soil health can often impact the vitamins, nutrients and even toxins found in the produce that is consumed. Soil scientists often work to mitigate these toxins to keep them from entering the food supply. Soils keep plants healthy by providing plants with water, helpful minerals, and microbes, […]
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Plant Breeder
Overview A Plant Breeder is responsible for the research of seed characteristics and strives to improve the seed characteristics that are of the best quality for the plant. They work towards finding the best possible trait that is desirable for yield, maturity, quality, size, and can be resistant to drought, frost, and pests in certain plants. Plant breeders should have extensive knowledge in molecular […]
Read MoreView AllSoil Chemistry
Overview Soil scientists analyze characteristics of soil, the different soil types, and research the ability to survive in differentiated conditions. They also are responsible for the study of soil structure, properties, chemical compensations and the different stages of transformations that soil goes through. What responsibilities will I have? Research or study soil characteristics, map soil types, and investigate responses of soils […]
Read MoreView AllCrop Science
Overview Crop scientists produce and improve the quality of food crops that we consume. These scientists develop new methods for keeping pests and weeds at bay. What responsibilities will I have? Conduct research and experiments to improve the quantity and quality of field crops Study the composition of soil as it relates to plant growth Communicate research findings to the […]
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Sarah Schellpeper
Sarah Schellpeper grew up in suburbs and cities. Yet, her family’s roots date back to homesteading in Nebraska in the late 1880’s, a farm her parents still own and operate today. In her youth she watched her parents work in the animal protein manufacturing and the animal pharmaceutical industries. Watching and working in this diverse environment has offered a holistic […]
Read MoreView AllDr. Robb Fraley
Dr. Robert Fraley is executive vice president and chief technology officer at Monsanto. He has been with the company for more than 35 years, and currently oversees the company’s global technology division which includes plant breeding, plant biotechnology, ag biologicals, ag microbials, precision agriculture and crop protection. Often recognized as the father of agricultural biotechnology, Dr. Fraley developed the first […]
Read MoreView AllEnrique Michel
Enrique Michel has been at PepsiCo for 10 years where he has led the technical development, commercialization, and global collaboration of projects such as Lay’s Design Transformation and Ruffles Deep Ridged, a product delivering $300+ million in revenues for PepsiCo across 23 countries. One of his most exciting experiences was to serve as the Lay’s technical brand manager in the […]
Read MoreView AllMartha Mamo
Mamo has an NSF project focused on a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional soil science education project. She recently received the University of Nebraska Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award. Mamo has secured funding for studies on sorghum production systems in Africa, and she co-developed a global food security course. She teaches instructional efforts with farmers in Ethiopia and is currently developing […]
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Cargill
Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and over 150 years of experience. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where […]
Read MoreView AllPepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2015, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 […]
Read MoreView AllNational FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 649,355 student members as part of 7,859 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is supported by 225,891 alumni members in 1,934 local Alumni chapters throughout the U.S. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of […]
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