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First-Ever Conceptual Model Explains Variations in Agricultural N2O Emissions

ASC Associate Director Wendy Yang’s new “cannon model” reveals how soil nitrate, dissolved organic carbon, and soil moisture cause different parts of flat agroecosystems to emit varying amounts of nitrous oxide across space and time.

Research Shows the Economic Feasibility of Large-Scale Carbon Measurement for Agricultural GHG Accounting

A team led by ASC Research Scientist Eric Potash demonstrated that rigorous large-scale carbon crediting projects can be cost-effective to develop using a measure-and-remeasure approach.

ASC Director Kaiyu Guan Ranked Among the World’s Most Influential Scientists

ASC Director Kaiyu Guan has been named to the 2024 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list. The list recognizes researchers and social scientists who have demonstrated exceptional influence, as reflected through their publication of…

ASC Director chosen to give the American Society of Agronomy Plenary Distinguished Lectureship on AI Innovations for a Changing Climate

Kaiyu Guan, the Founding Director of the ASC Founding Director will deliver the Plenary Distinguished Lectureship at the annual meeting of the American Society of Agronomy.

Carl Bernacchi Helping Raise the Bar for Agriculture Climate Research at Illinois

A long-time Illinois scientist has helped raise the agriculture profile of the University of Illinois. Bernacchi’s leadership within ASC and its collaborative effort has proven valuable as the team tackles global climate issues.

ASC Hosts Symposium on Agricultural Decarbonization

The Agroecosystem Sustainability Center presented a “Symposium on Agricultural Decarbonization” on Wednesday, September 18 at the NCSA auditorium. Keynote speaker Steven Singer, the Program Director at ARPA-E, gave an update on how ARPA-E is…

Inflation Reduction Act Funding to Allow ASC Scientists to Contribute to US Governmental Efforts and Improve Mitigation Estimates for Agriculture Management Practices

The USDA local Agricultural Research Service plans to allocate resources, which run through 2031, to ASC researchers to ramp up studies to improve greenhouse gas estimates of agricultural practices, as a continuation of DOE ARPA-E’s SMARTFARM…

Using Artificial Intelligence to Calculate GHGs at the Individual Farm Level

ASC Director Kaiyu Guan tells Amber Bell from RealAgriculture GHG that much of the GHG emission data can be gathered with satellites that can measure the amount of photosynthesis happening on the ground. Where his work differs from a lot of other…

ASC Director named a finalist for the prestigious Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists

ASC Director Kaiyu Guan has been named a finalist for the Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists. The award honors exceptional young scientists across the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and chemistry, providing critical…

USDA Grant to Benefit Research Collaboration Exploring the Impact of Cover Crops on Soil Health and Corn Production

A USDA grant will support the research project between leadership at the Danforth Plant Science Center and ASC.

ASC-led study reveals stable soil moisture variability within fields and opens the door for satellite remote sensing for future measurements.

A multi-institutional study led by University of Illinois and Agroecosystem Sustainability Center scientists concluded that the variability pattern of soil moisture remained consistent across the growing and non-growing seasons in farm fields…

For two decades, Ainsworth has helped shape climate change research at SoyFACE

Renowned plant physiologist Lisa Ainsworth has left an indelible mark on the advancement of crop resilience to climate change.

Coppess’ new book traces history and development of U.S. conservation policy

The law and policy expert offers insight into how Congress works, how policy is put together, and the challenge of balancing narrow and public interests in addressing pressing agricultural and environmental topics.

Jonathan Coppess provides valuable link from ASC researchers to policymakers

Coppess helps ASC scientists bridge the gap between research and policy, often interpreting their research to inform policymakers.

NASA launches ‘out of this world’ partnership with U.S. ag

Farm Week's Hannah Spangler covered the April 23 NASA visit to the Illinois campus hosted by ASC, iSEE, and ACES.

NASA officials visit ASC to exchange insights with University of Illinois leadership, farm community

The event brought together many of the key stakeholders – NASA, ASC, university research and innovation leaders, area farmers, legislators, the Illinois Farm Bureau and other agriculture agencies.

NASA, UI team up for farm research

NASA officials visited the UI on Tuesday to discuss further partnership, especially when it comes to tackling food insecurity and agricultural challenges. (News-Gazette)

Through a New NASA Grant, Interdisciplinary Team to Measure Nitrogen Released from Agriculture Sources

An ASC-led study will integrate satellite remote sensing, strategic field work from commercial farmland in Central Illinois, and ecosystem biochemistry modeling to quantify nitrogen emissions from agriculture across the U.S. Midwest.

ASC scientists released long-term data of ground solar-induced fluorescence to improve understanding of canopy-level photosynthesis

A recent study led by Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) scientists utilized ground-based instruments to measure solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) that reflect plant health and photosynthesis.

ASC Associate Director Wendy Yang Finds Collaboration Environment Essential to Tackling Nitrous Oxide Emissions

What stood out about the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign when Wendy Yang interviewed for a tenure-track faculty position in its Department of Plant Biology a decade ago was the institution’s trademark collaborative nature. A decade later,…

ASC Announces N2Onet to Track Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Systems

The ASC is spearheading N2O Net: an international effort to track nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural systems. Discussed at a recent Chicago workshop, this observational data network aims to better understanding and mitigate emissions.

ASC Associate Director Andrew Margenot gives keynote at The Fertilizer Institute Research Forum

Agroecosystems Sustainability Center Associate Director Andrew Margenot gave the keynote address at The Fertilizer Institute Research Forum on March 19 in Dallas, Texas.

What can researchers learn about ecosystems and the environment during the total solar eclipse?

Scientists across the U.S. and Mexico are engaging in a one-day data-gathering operation to record how the 2024 total solar eclipse affects various aspects of life on Earth. At Illinois ASC researcher Carl Bernacchi and his colleagues will focus…

Illinois Researchers Prove New Method to Measure Ozone Stress in Soybeans

As the world focuses on not only solving the climate crisis but also sustaining the world’s food supply, researchers need tools to evaluate how atmospheric pollutants affect crops. Over the past decade, the agriculture community has turned to…

ASC Director Receives Macelwane Medal; Named AGU Fellow

Kaiyu Guan, Founding Director of the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) and a Blue Waters Associate Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, has received the prestigious James B. Macelwane Medal from the American…

USDA Selects U of I Team to Study Spring Dust Storms over Rural Midwest

It made headlines nationwide. An abrupt dust storm blinded drivers on Interstate 55 south of Springfield, Ill., on May 1, causing a massive pileup, ultimately killing eight people and injuring 37. A team of researchers from the University of…

ASC Associate Director Andrew Margenot’s Soils Lab Providing Valuable Piece to Understand Agroecosystems

As an associate professor of soil science, Andrew Margenot specializes in soil biogeochemistry to understand agroecosystem functions such as nutrient storage and cycling, crop production, contaminant filter and storage, and climate regulation.

Five Urbana-Champaign Faculty Members Honored as University Scholars

Five University of Illinois professors at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.

Opinion: Illinois Dust Storm Underscores the Urgency for a New Approach to Farming

The Illinois dust storm should serve as a wake-up call for society and especially the government. What can we do to support our farming community through this transition and avoid this from happening again?

Cover Crop Management: Trade-Off between Carbon Benefits, Crop Yield

A study led by researchers at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign quantifies the soil organic carbon (SOC) benefits from cover crops in maize-soybean rotations in Midwestern U.S….

New Documentary from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB)

Watch a new documentary the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) has produced about Illinois environmental work.

From Ground to Air to Space: Tillage Estimates Get Tech Boost

In a new study, University of Illinois scientists demonstrate a way to accurately map tilled land in real time by integrating ground, airborne, and satellite imagery.

Research Could Simplify Process for Calculating Soil Carbon Credits

A study led by researchers at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides new insights for quantifying cropland carbon budgets and soil carbon credits, two important metrics for mitigating…

Boosted by Government Programs, Cover Cropping is Increasing Across the US Midwest

Leveraging remote sensing techniques, University of Illinois research finds that cover crops, with their ability to reduce erosion and promote soil health, are being planted across more U.S. Midwestern land than ever.

Kaiyu Guan Charts the Course from Blue Waters to Delta

With goals to monitor, model, and optimize farmland, Kaiyu Guan uses his supercomputing experience with Blue Waters to tackle cutting-edge processing with Delta.

How the Climate Deal Would Help Farmers Aid the Environment

The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce by expanding programs that help accumulate carbon in soil, fund climate-focused research and lower the abundant…

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