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ASC Director Acclaimed as National Leader in Agricultural Innovation

ASC Director Kaiyu Guan received the 2025 national agInnovation award for Excellence in Agricultural Research Innovation for his global reputation in agroecosystem science and his pioneering integration of artificial intelligence, satellite…

Ingenious: Crop Rings

How ASC scientists Evan Delucia and Lisa Ainsworth helped create an experimental open-air field to test the effects of climate change as part of SoyFACE (Soybean Free Air Concentration Enrichment)

Global farmland expansion and land use emissions have been fueled by climate change, according to new study

Research co-led by ASC scientist Jessica Till explains how reduced agricultural efficiency from climate change is responsible for increasing cropland area and CO₂ emissions, creating a climate feedback loop.

New study reveals yield benefits and environmental trade-offs of corn–soy crop rotation

A comprehensive study by Ziyi Li and other ASC scientists quantifies the benefits of corn-soybean rotation, including higher yields and reduced fertilizer needs, while uncovering key environmental and economic trade-offs.

Review: Heat-resilient crops are within reach — given enough time and money

ASC Scientist Carl Bernacchi, with colleagues, reviews how advances in plant science and bioengineering can deliver heat-resilient crops.

ASC launches SIGMA, a joint effort focusing on Southeast Asian Agri-Food Innovation

ASC Director Kaiyu Guan participated in the Singapore Ecosperity event to launch a new joint research alliance known as SIGMA with the National University of Singapore.

Illinois Leads Most Rigorous Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study To Date

A groundbreaking multi-year study from the University of Illinois delivers the most extensive dataset yet available on nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions from Midwest corn and soybean fields.

Study Reviews Causes and Impacts of Devastating 2023 Dust Storm in Illinois

New research examines the agricultural and environmental factors behind a severe 2023 dust storm in Illinois that caused major traffic fatalities, highlighting conservation strategies to mitigate future risks.

ASC Professor Elizabeth Ainsworth honored as the Charles Adlai Ewing Endowed Chair in Crop Physiology

Professor Elizabeth “Lisa” Ainsworth was formally honored as the Charles Adlai Ewing Endowed Chair in Crop Physiology in the Department of Crop Sciences at an investiture ceremony held at ACES.

ASC Director and Scientist Named Levenick Endowed Professors

A generous gift from Stuart L. and Nancy J. Levenick to the University of Illinois has created endowed professorships and new research for circular bioeconomy.

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…

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.

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, 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)

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…

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…

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?

New Documentary from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB)

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

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.

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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