1. Suppose you are tasked to develop a certain agricultural product.

What
agricultural product would you want to improve? (just give one) Why improve
it? What certain characteristics do you want to introduce? Write your answers
in 500-800 words

CORN
Corn yields have continuously increased over time as a result of improved
corn hybrids and planting techniques. Farmers have benefited from technologies that
allow them to better understand their soil, what nutrients they may be lacking, and
when to plant crops. Simply put, the advent of science and technology into farming
has benefited planting. Crop yields are an important part of any farmer's day since
they determine how profitable their land can be. Learning how to boost crop yields is
essential for successful farming, and farmers now have access to new technology and
planting methods that allow them to enhance crop production, which is critical for
their farm's long-term viability.

Understanding the relevance of crop yields requires understanding the notion

of high-performance agriculture. The amount of food you can grow on a particular
piece of land determines how efficient you are as a farmer. Having the ability to
perform things efficiently is more crucial than ever in today's market. You want to
make the most of your space and the land you've worked so hard to nurture. Consider
your crops as ingredients in a recipe the total strength of the final result the crops
you're growing is determined by the quality of your soil, seeds, and planting
procedures. Corn benefits from the use of strong hybrid seed that can with stand harsh
circumstances and maximize yields. Although seed science has advanced
significantly, there are still some ways that can be used.

Crop rotation has a role on the farm, even if economics are driving more
growers toward corn-on-corn farming. We have soils that can't manage corn-on-corn
farming, so we switch to a more classic corn-soybean rotation. Producing corn on
corn is possible, but it necessitates a lot more input management and has an impact on
hybrid selection. Devotes a lot more time on hybrid selection this year than in
previous years. We match maturities and choose hybrids that have proven to be
successful on our farm. We keep an eye on new goods, but we still rely on some older
hybrids with a track record on our farm, Berg explains. Making decisions can be
challenging with a constantly shifting roster of new hybrids. Planting at the correct
time is typically the most critical aspect of the process. The best technique for
increasing yields is to start planting as soon as your soil is ready. You can test your
soil to check if it's ready for planting with a few simple tests. Today's hybrid seeds
produce a more long-lasting output, but understanding if your field is ready for
planting early is just as crucial. While some growers are successful in planting corn
on corn, regular crop rotation breaks up disease and pest cycles, reducing the need for
additional inputs on such fields. And in years when we don't have the finest growing
circumstances, the yield impact is more pronounced. Fields in rotation perform better
on average in less-than-ideal growing conditions.

2. List down 10 things you are thankful for this semester.

 First thing and for most, I am thankful to God for guiding me throughout this
semester, for not letting me be downed as well as imparting knowledge and wisdom
to me. Second is for all those learnings that I have learned and gained in this
semester. Next is to the great professors who have guided us on this journey to finish
successfully and inspires and add values to our lives though there are difficult things
and challenges that come in life. Fourth is to those life-enhancing experiences that we
faced throughout this semester. Another thing is to my classmates that I met online
and became my friends who came to guide and help me with the activities that were
given to us. I am also thankful to the community for giving us the opportunity to
become a part of something bigger than ourselves. To the difficult concept and
topics that has given to us because it helped me work harder and improve my study
to understand them and I also developed more perseverance in life. The exams and
quizzes that I failed, as a result, I realized that I should have more focus on learning
as well as improve it more so that I can achieve better grades. I also learned here how
to handle things and decisions when it comes to learning. Another is to those persons
behind this success who never fails to guide and support me for every activity that I
had. My friends, that always one call away every time I ask for help about my
activities especially when I can no longer handle them especially when they are in
sync. I am so thankful to them for their tireless support of me that even though they
are very busy and almost late at night, they continue to stay and do not neglect me.
Lastly but never the least is to my family, who always there to support me not only
financially but also for everything especially on my needs, also for their unconditional
love and guidance to me in all aspects of life. I am so thankful, grateful and blessed
indeed to them for all those sacrifices they made for me and for supporting my
education as well.