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Reinforcing Resilience: Leveraging Super Computers to Predict Crop Yields and Water Requirements

Illinois
Data Analytics
Plant Sciences

Dr. Guan and his team use computer modeling to determine how increasing temperatures impact soybean growth and crop production. This enables them to more accurately predict the future...

Transferring Science and Translating Policy for Farmers

Illinois
Data Analytics

Dr. Irwin and his colleagues are bringing their research straight to farmers. Their website, called Farmdoc, serves the “Corn Belt” agricultural community. Updated daily, it now has over...