NewsRefrigerate Lettuce to Reduce Risk of E. coli Contamination, Researchers Sayby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesNew study explores contamination dynamics across storage temperatures for a variety of leafy greens
NewsScaling Up Urban Agricultureby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesResearchers examine numerous studies on the pros and cons of urban agriculture and build a road map for the future
NewsExtreme Rainfall Increases Nutrient Runoff, Conservation Strategies Can Helpby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesThawing caused by warm winter weather increases manure runoff from fields, leading to higher phosphorus content
NewsCould Microplastics in Soil Introduce Drug-Resistant Bugs to the Food Supply?by University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesThe time has come to understand the impacts of microplastics in soil and agriculture
NewsStudy Finds Turning Food Waste into Bioenergy Can Become a Profitable Industryby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesStudy shows that anaerobic co-digesters at wastewater treatment plants could generate income and reduce carbon dioxide
NewsCanned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling across US Growing Regionsby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesStudy shows a strong relationship between temperature extremes and sweet corn yield loss
NewsNew Paper Offers Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Field Scientists and Mentorsby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesResearchers approach inclusion at the structural and interpersonal levels
NewsEmerging Technology Allows Solar Panels and Agriculture to Coexistby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesAgrivoltaics creates dual land usage, but has many legal and economic hurtles to overcome
NewsNative Fish Overlooked as Invaders in US Watersby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesResearchers push back against the assumption that fish native to the contiguous US are inherently harmless
NewsGreen Roofs Are Worth the Cost for Urban Residentsby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesResearchers explore the benefits of green roofs and how much Portland residents are willing to pay for green roofs