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A bare agricultural field showing some crop residue on the surface of the soil. In the distance are instrument towers.
ACES News | June 21, 2024

New soil moisture study opens door for future satellite remote sensing

Jarai Carter poses for a picture next too a large tractor
Kylie Corral | June 14, 2024

Big dreams to big data: ACES alum shares her path from crops to data science

A young woman wearing a hat holds a tablet device while standing in a field of young corn plants. At her feet, a small white robot on wheels is visible.
Lauren Quinn | June 12, 2024

Weed Science, CornBox, and more: Agronomy Days at Illinois continues

A man stands in a field of knee-high wheat, speaking into a microphone. He is flanked by two groups of onlookers on either side.
Lauren Quinn | May 14, 2024

University of Illinois Agronomy Days series kicks off this month

Headshots of Cory Suski (left) and Marty Williams
Lauren Quinn | April 18, 2024

Two ACES researchers honored as 2023 AAAS Fellows

A two-panel image. On the left, a young woman smiles toward the viewer. In the background are images of crops growing, trees, and a city skyline. On the right, a man stands in front of a large stand of corn, smiling toward the viewer.
Lauren Quinn | April 9, 2024

Breeding more resilient soybeans may come down to test site selection

Several ancient-looking jars containing soil sit at ground level in the Morrow Plots, established in 1876. Among the jars is an 1860’s era photograph of Dr. Cyril Hopkins and an assistant, dressed in full suits and hats, sampling the Morrow Plots in 1904.
Lauren Quinn | March 6, 2024

Researcher calls on Illinois landowners to participate in historic soil analysis

stylized image of DNA helix
ACES News | February 29, 2024

Addressing societal concerns of genetic determinism of human behavior

Tiffany Jamann standing among corn plants
Lauren Quinn | February 7, 2024

New study finds corn genome can gang up on multiple pathogens at once

From left to right: Dean Bollero, Department Head Adam Davis, Professor Jessica Rutkoski, and Richard Siemer
Claire Benjamin | February 5, 2024

Siemer Milling Company pledges $1 million gift to propel wheat research

Tony Studer standing in a lab with small ears of corn in his hand
Lauren Quinn | January 19, 2024

From snack to science: Innovative grant brings popcorn into the classroom

Group of people circled around stunted whitish corn rows
Lauren Quinn | December 13, 2023

New genetic vulnerability to herbicide found in nearly 50 sweet and field corn lines