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ACES hosting sixth annual international food security symposium March 31 to April 1 (POSTPONED)

An upcoming symposium hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) will further the University of Illinois’ interdisciplinary work towards food security.

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AgTech Innovation Summit returns to Champaign for fifth year

Champaign, Ill. – The brightest minds in agtech will convene Wednesday, March 4 for the fifth annual AgTech Innovation Summit hosted by the University of Illinois Research Park and presented by Bayer and The Climate Corporation.

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Gaskins honored as Keith W. and Sara M. Kelley Endowed Professor of Immunophysiology

H. Rex Gaskins, a professor of animal sciences and nutritional sciences in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois, was honored as the Keith W. and Sara M. Kelley Endowed Professor of Immunophysiology during an investiture ceremony at U of I on Nov. 7.
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New life for the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion

URBANA, Ill. – This year’s 2019 Celebrate Food and Agriculture festivities brought a new audience to the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion. The primary use of the Stock Pavilion is instructional but since its construction in 1912, it’s been one of the most versatile spaces on campus. With some recent upgrades, it was an ideal setting for alumni and friends of the College of ACES to gather for this year’s pre-game celebration.

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Family Resiliency Center at U of I hosting Food & Family Conference Sept. 26 in Chicago

URBANA, Ill. - Join the nation's foremost experts in human nutrition, obesity research, and child and family health at the Food and Family Conference 2019 on Sept. 26, at the University Club of Chicago.

The conference is hosted by the Family Resiliency Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in partnership with the Christopher Family Foundation.

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farmdoc has provided agricultural producers with information and support for 20 years

URBANA, Ill. – Midwest farmers and agricultural professionals have a trusted resource in farmdoc, the University of Illinois project that provides research-based information and analysis on agricultural finance, marketing, and management.

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College of ACES to host Celebrate Food and Agriculture Day Sept. 14

URBANA, Ill. - The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences invites the public to attend the 2019 Celebrate Food & Agriculture Day on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 to 11 a.m. This year’s event will be held in a new location at the renovated Stock Pavilion.

“We’re excited to welcome Illinois supporters in the food, agriculture, and allied industries to campus to celebrate with us prior to cheering on the Fighting Illini football team against Eastern Michigan,” says Kim Kidwell, dean of the College of ACES.

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Visit College of ACES at Farm Progress Show Aug. 27-29

Be sure to visit the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences tent, 34W, at Farm Progress Show 2019 in Decatur, Aug. 27-29.

The College of ACES tent, located south of the main entrance on West Progress Avenue, will feature several new exhibits from over 15 units and University of Illinois Extension at this year’s show.

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2019 Northwestern Illinois crop sciences field day set for July 17

MONMOUTH, Ill. – The Northwestern Illinois Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center will host a field day Wednesday, July 17. University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences faculty, researchers, students, and Extension specialists will address issues pertinent to the 2019 growing season.

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