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Lowell Gentry stands before photos of people standing in golden brown crop fields and in a greenhouse
Illinois News Bureau | March 13, 2025

‘Sustainable intensification’ on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields

In the foreground, a photo of a plant with white splotches on its leaves. In the background is a green-on-green image of DNA helices.
Lauren Quinn | February 25, 2025

In the weeds: Amaranth genomes reveal secrets of success

A landscape showing wildflowers in a field, along with rows of young trees encircled by black mesh sleeves. A cloudy sky is in the background.
Lauren Quinn | February 6, 2025

New agroforestry maps plot environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees

A group of people stand in front of blue and orange banners
ACES News | January 28, 2025

AIFARMS researchers showcase groundbreaking AgTech and AI innovations

An aerial photo showing several rectangular corn fields with crops appearing in various shades of green and brown. A cluster of buildings can be seen in the distance.
Lauren Quinn | January 16, 2025

Gene-edited soil bacteria could provide third source of nitrogen for corn production

A tractor drives across a field in South Africa
Marianne Stein | January 9, 2025

U. of I. project uses large-scale, real-world data to improve farm management practices

A woman sits in a potato field holding a potato
ACES News | December 4, 2024

Climate-smart spuds can take the heat

close-up of corn cob with ear rot
Marianne Stein | November 20, 2024

Study: Innovative light technology is safe, effective for mitigating fungal contamination of cereal grains

Waterhemp flower stalks tower above a soybean stand
Lauren Quinn | November 19, 2024

Will agricultural weeds finally claim the upper hand in a changing climate?

An agricultural robot pulls hoes across the soil between rows of corn.
Marianne Stein | October 30, 2024

New Illinois study explores adoption of robotic weeding to fight superweeds

A woman in a white beekeeper outfit is holding a frame of bees, standing in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
Marianne Stein | October 15, 2024

Honey bees in demand: New contract strategies to support pollination services

A person in a plaid shirt and overalls shields their eyes from the sun with a gloved hand while holding a hat. Lush greenery surrounds them.
Marianne Stein | October 8, 2024

Multi-state center provides mental health support for farmers, agricultural workers