A transatlantic collaboration, the U.S. German Forum on the Future of Agriculture, led by Germany’s Aspen Institute together with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is accepting applications for its third cohort to promote dialogue and policy recommendations towards a more sustainable future for the world. 

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. A team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers has developed a method to reconstruct hyperspectral images from standard RGB images using deep machine learning. This technique can greatly simplify the analytical process and potentially revolutionize product assessment in the agricultural industry.

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 in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, is the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award recipient for 2024.

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? A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores these topics, shedding light on important but often overlooked aspects of family dynamics.

For Elizabeth Olson, ACES associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI is much more than a trend or a catchphrase; it means sustained, intentional, data-driven work that appreciably benefits all ACES students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. 

“ACES is a great college to be a part of,” she said. “We just need to ensure that is true for everyone, regardless of identity, background, and experiences.”

Livestock production is an important component of U.S. agriculture, with global demand for meat and dairy expected to double in the coming decades. This increase will lead to intensified grazing on U.S. grasslands, potentially exacerbating water quality degradation from livestock waste runoff into waterways.