Conventional food and agricultural production systems employ a linear “take, make, waste” approach: taking natural resources from the Earth to make food and fuel, generating waste that contaminates the soil and water, and emitting harmful pollutants.

The financial planning program in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at

The U.S. National Science Foundation and partner agencies in the U.S., Canada, Finland, Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United Kingdom announced funding of new international centers of excellence in their Global Centers competition.

A transatlantic collaboration, the U.S.

Hyperspectral imaging is a useful technique for analyzing the chemical composition of food and agricultural products. However, it is a costly and complicated procedure, which limits its practical application.

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) celebrated exceptional faculty, staff, and graduate students at the 2024 Paul A. Funk Recognition Awards banquet on Sept. 23 at Pear Tree Estate. Below is a list of award recipients who Dean Germán Bollero recognized during the ceremony. 

Ashley Equíhua, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign senior majoring in nutrition and health

This week, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign released its first-ever annual report, a comprehensive look at the college's achievements, innovations, and impact from May 2023 - May 2024.

Conflict in families can negatively affect individuals’ wellbeing and relationships. But what exactly do families today fight about, and is conflict in the home generally more severe between couples or between parents and children?