From Dirt to Data: Precision Agriculture at the Data-Intensive Farm Management Project
Precision agriculture first gained traction in the 1990s, when GPS technology made it possible for farm equipment to map and manage fields with a level of detail that was not possible before. Farmers could accurately apply fertilizer or seed at different rates across a field, responding to variations in field conditions.
From survey to service: Illinois students listen closely to deliver community-based solutions
How do you assess the health needs of an entire community, especially its most vulnerable members? It’s a huge logistical challenge for public health offices serving counties and states around the country, but an accurate view of community health is needed to guide the services they offer and to reach their intended audiences.
ACES joins leaders discussing the 'Future of Ag and Nutrition’ at Chicago Venture Summit
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign joined more than 600 startup founders, investors, and industry leaders at the Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Food, hosted by
U of I expands leadership in the TIAA Center for Farmland Research
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has expanded leadership for the TIAA Center for Farmland Research with the appointment of Juo-Han Tsay as the new assistant director.
Illinois State Fair Governor's Sale of Champions highlights partnership with College of ACES
Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the winners of the Sale of Champions at the 2025 Illinois State Fair — the premier auction showcasing the top livestock exhibited by Illinois 4-H youth.
From farmland to food bank: Eric Hodel’s journey to serve
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus Eric Hodel didn’t begin his career expecting to lead one of the nation’s largest faith-based food banks. But the journey from his childhood on a Central Illinois farm to his current role as CEO of Midwest Food Bank makes one thing clear: Agriculture and serving his community have always been central to his story.
Meat from Illinois State Fair Sale of Champions donated to Feeding Illinois food banks through new ACES, IDOA partnership
Through a partnership among the College of ACES, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and Feeding Illinois, student-raised livestock from the Illinois State Fair Sale of Champions is being transformed into meaningful support for local food banks — helping nourish neighbors and fight food insecurity.
U. of I. project uses large-scale, real-world data to improve farm management practices
Agricultural field trials can provide crucial information that helps scientists and farmers optimize production and reduce environmental impacts. The Data-Intensive Farm Management Project, housed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, works with farmers to conduct large-scale scientific experiments using precision agriculture. The goal is to generate real-world data that can help farmers make efficient management decisions and increase profits.
ACES Dean Bollero digs into soil health through 'I Soiled My Undies' challenge
Germán Bollero, dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty for the sake of science.
College of ACES student elected National FFA president
Thaddeus Bergschneider, an undergraduate student in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been elected as the 2024-2025 National FFA President.