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Illinois-led project to sequence 400 soybean genomes, improve future crops

URBANA, Ill. — As a source of protein and biodiesel for cleaner renewable energy, soybean is an important crop worldwide. But is it performing to its full potential?

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Harvest Open House introduces families to today’s agriculture

URBANA, Ill. – Looking for a family-friendly event this weekend? Check out the second annual Crop Sciences Harvest Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.

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Summer interns experience the future of agriculture

Many STEM fields lack the kind of diversity other disciplines enjoy. At the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), they understand the importance of attracting talented young researchers from a variety of backgrounds.

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Caetano-Anollés among five new experts added to CI MED's Health Innovation faculty

Five distinguished faculty members from four different colleges across the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus are joining Carle Illinois College of Medicine as Health Innovation Professors (HIP). The new HIP faculty bring expertise from a wide range of disciplines that will lead to advancements in the medical field and improve the human condition.

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Long receives honorary doctorate from University of Essex

“I have been lucky enough to receive a few awards throughout my career, but none is more special to me than this.”

The founding plant scientist at the University of Essex, Steve Long returned to Colchester on Friday to receive an honorary doctoral degree.

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International Agronomy Day at U of I presents what's new to global guests

URBANA, Ill. — For decades, International Agronomy Day at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has hosted international groups looking to learn more about the latest innovative technologies, research, and practices in sustainable agriculture.

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Canned, frozen corn industry struggling across US growing regions

URBANA, Ill. — For those whose primary experience with corn is the butter-drenched cob variety, it might come as a surprise that other forms of sweet corn are in trouble.

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