ACE sophomore Fatima Aljneibi chose Illinois, where agriculture, environment, and policy intersect

When Fatima Aljneibi began exploring international universities beyond her home in the United Arab Emirates, she knew she wanted a place where her interests in agriculture, the environment, and public policy could converge.

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How extreme weather events affect agricultural trade between U.S. states

The U.S. is largely self-sufficient in agricultural food production, supported by a well-developed storage and interstate trade system. However, extreme weather events put increasing pressure on agriculture, potentially impacting the country’s ability to provide food for its growing population and underscoring the importance of maintaining a resilient food supply chain. 

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Seeds, Coffee, and Sustainability: Lessons from Colombia

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Participating in the short-term study abroad program in Cali, Colombia (CPSC 499) at the International Center for Agriculture (CIAT) was an amazing academic experience.

Through the program, I gained knowledge about CIAT’s research on plant breeding for rice, cassava, and other popular crops. CIAT’s research doesn’t just help Colombia. For example, researchers around the world can request seeds and information from their seed bank.

The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows

The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas.

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Sustaining critical life science resources

Open-access biological databases have long served as pillars for life science research, providing freely accessible data that drive discovery across fields like genetics, ecology, and neuroscience.

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Finding my place in agriculture: How AFA helped me discover my voice

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When I walked into the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference for the first time, I remember feeling captivated. Hundreds of industry professionals and students in business casual and university apparel from across the country–it felt like I had walked into the "real world" of agriculture for the first time.

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