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Peanut Robot: Breeders are developing new varieties with the help of advanced technology!

January 29, 2024 12:07 PM •

RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

Peanut research at the University of Georgia includes the development of high-performing varieties, and they are now utilizing a robot named Watson to help along the way.

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