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Cargill claims milestone in quest for renewable source of superabsorbency

2014-09-16 18:42:40| Chemicals - Topix.net

Diapers are among products that use acrylic acid, which is synthesized from crude oil. A team of researchers said they've achieved a milestone in producing acrylic acid from renewable materials.

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Cargill launching data-analysis service for farmers

2014-09-15 19:09:51| Food - Topix.net

Cargill Inc. is developing a software service that guides farmers on how to plant crops, a foray that pits the agricultural conglomerate against a host of rivals seeking to harvest reams of data to sell "prescriptive planting" technology in North America. Wayzata-based Cargill began selling the service in two U.S. states, Minnesota and South Dakota, this summer and plans a broader push over the next several years as it seeks to help farmers produce larger crops and navigate weather shifts, officials said.

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