Research

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Texas A&M develops hand-held grain analysis device

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The creation of a portable spectrometer and informational databases is intended to allow grain or oilseeds to be scanned using a light source, providing nutrient content.

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Research center focuses on improving cattle forage

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Improved understanding of how a tropical forage grass passes its traits may allow for faster varietal development work and provide improved feeds for cattle producers, say CIAT researchers.