Wastewater Is a Viable Medium for Growing Lettuce Hydroponically, Study Shows
Using aquaponics wastewater could create a circular ecosystem for organic waste recycling and food production
Articles by University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
PFAS Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women Post-Menopause
Study shows how PFAS interacts with pro-inflammatory pathways in postmenopausal women
Developing an AI Model to Reduce Uncertainty in Evapotranspiration Prediction
New AI model DyLEMa will allow for accurate prediction of evapotranspiration that accounts for land cover dynamics
Refrigerate Lettuce to Reduce Risk of E. coli Contamination, Researchers Say
New study explores contamination dynamics across storage temperatures for a variety of leafy greens
Scaling Up Urban Agriculture
Researchers examine numerous studies on the pros and cons of urban agriculture and build a road map for the future
Extreme Rainfall Increases Nutrient Runoff, Conservation Strategies Can Help
Thawing caused by warm winter weather increases manure runoff from fields, leading to higher phosphorus content
Could Microplastics in Soil Introduce Drug-Resistant Bugs to the Food Supply?
The time has come to understand the impacts of microplastics in soil and agriculture
Study Finds Turning Food Waste into Bioenergy Can Become a Profitable Industry
Study shows that anaerobic co-digesters at wastewater treatment plants could generate income and reduce carbon dioxide
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling across US Growing Regions
Study shows a strong relationship between temperature extremes and sweet corn yield loss
New Paper Offers Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Field Scientists and Mentors
Researchers approach inclusion at the structural and interpersonal levels