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A field of leafy greens with agricultural equipment and mountains in the background.
Marianne Stein | December 12, 2024

Illinois researchers develop model to evaluate food safety control strategies for produce industry

A person in a blue coat stands in or near a stream, lowering sampling equipment into the water. Grass and trees can be seen on the banks of the stream.
Lauren Quinn | December 3, 2024

Streams near farms emit high levels of greenhouse gas, studies find

A crayfish with angry red eyebrows lifts its claws
Lauren Quinn | November 25, 2024

Crayfish map gives conservation a helping claw

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?

A group of people stand and crouch in front of a brick building
Lauren Quinn | November 18, 2024

Community college students: Apply soon for STEM summer research experience at Illinois

A group of people stand outdoors, listening to a person in an orange shirt giving a presentation in front of a large poster on a wooden board, with green trees and blue sky in the background.
Lauren Quinn | November 4, 2024

Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets

A small brown bat in the hands of a person wearing blue latex gloves
ACES News | October 31, 2024

The race to save the little brown bat: How genomic research could rescue a species on the brink of extinction

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

Sleeping infant holding an adult's finger
Marianne Stein | October 23, 2024

Illinois researchers receive two NIH grants to study infant development with innovative methods

A small white, black, brown, and gray bird sits on a mossy branch against a black background.
Lauren Quinn | October 22, 2024

Will tropical biodiversity run dry under climate change? Two visions for the future

A person working on a row of scientific equipment in a laboratory, adjusting settings and observing results.
Lauren Quinn | October 21, 2024

Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients