Latest news from College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/forest-landowner-motivation-to-control-invasive-species-depends-on-land-use-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/forest-landowner-motivation-to-control-invasive-species-depends-on-land-use-study-shows/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:25:33 EST Many U.S. forests are privately owned, which makes control of invasive plants and pests challenging. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how differences in ownership motivation affects willingness to control, and how economic incentives can be implemented efficiently. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/slow-traffic-fast-food-study-links-road-delays-with-unhealthy-eating/?sc=rsin /articles/slow-traffic-fast-food-study-links-road-delays-with-unhealthy-eating/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:45:33 EST Ever notice how much more tempting it is to pick up fast food for dinner after being stuck in traffic? It's not just you. New University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research shows that traffic delays significantly increase visits to fast food restaurants, leading to unhealthier eating for millions each year. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/u-of-i-team-develops-weight-loss-app-that-tracks-fiber-protein-content-in-meals/?sc=rsin /articles/u-of-i-team-develops-weight-loss-app-that-tracks-fiber-protein-content-in-meals/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:50:02 EST A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a weight management program that helps individuals plan meals with the assistance of a web application and support from a registered dietitian. In a new study, they discuss the app's features, development, and implementation. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/illinois-research-team-to-receive-5m-to-reduce-synthetic-nitrogen-fertilizer-in-corn-production/?sc=rsin /articles/illinois-research-team-to-receive-5m-to-reduce-synthetic-nitrogen-fertilizer-in-corn-production/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:10:18 EST The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has announced $5 million in funding to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and partner institutions to develop a new variety of corn called NSave that will reduce nitrogen fertilizer use and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining crop yield. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/natural-food-colorant-expert-available-to-offer-alternatives-in-the-wake-of-red-dye-3-ban/?sc=rsin /articles/natural-food-colorant-expert-available-to-offer-alternatives-in-the-wake-of-red-dye-3-ban/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:35:05 EST College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/gene-edited-soil-bacteria-could-provide-third-source-of-nitrogen-for-corn-production/?sc=rsin /articles/gene-edited-soil-bacteria-could-provide-third-source-of-nitrogen-for-corn-production/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:30:08 EST If corn was ever jealous of soybean's relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day even the playing field. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that gene-edited bacteria can supply the equivalent of 35 pounds of nitrogen from the air during early corn growth, which may reduce the crop's reliance on nitrogen fertilizer. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/songbirds-socialize-on-the-wing-during-migration-new-study-says/?sc=rsin /articles/songbirds-socialize-on-the-wing-during-migration-new-study-says/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 EST Evidence from over 18,300 hours of recorded flight calls suggests songbirds may "talk" to other species as they migrate, forming social connections and -- just maybe -- exchanging information about the journey. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/smart-food-drying-techniques-with-ai-enhance-product-quality-and-efficiency/?sc=rsin /articles/smart-food-drying-techniques-with-ai-enhance-product-quality-and-efficiency/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:15:17 EST Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food's quality and nutritional value. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign discusses three emerging smart drying techniques, providing practical information for the food industry. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/illinois-researchers-develop-model-to-evaluate-food-safety-control-strategies-for-produce-industry/?sc=rsin /articles/illinois-researchers-develop-model-to-evaluate-food-safety-control-strategies-for-produce-industry/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:30:32 EST Leafy greens can become contaminated with pathogenic E. coli or other bacteria. Growers and processors work hard to implement multiple safety procedures, but contaminated products still slip through the cracks. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at control measures and product testing in the produce supply chain. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/worldwide-perspective-for-swine-production-and-reproduction-for-the-next-20-years/?sc=rsin /articles/worldwide-perspective-for-swine-production-and-reproduction-for-the-next-20-years/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:45:05 EST College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/streams-near-farms-emit-high-levels-of-greenhouse-gas-studies-find/?sc=rsin /articles/streams-near-farms-emit-high-levels-of-greenhouse-gas-studies-find/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:47 EST In two recent papers, researchers found that emissions from streams are largely derived from nitrification processes in agricultural soils. Further, they found that stream emissions make up a much greater portion of the annual nitrous oxide budget than previously known. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/crayfish-map-gives-conservation-a-helping-claw/?sc=rsin /articles/crayfish-map-gives-conservation-a-helping-claw/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:35:29 EST A new mapping project led by the West University of Timișoara, Romania and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign puts 427 crayfish taxa and over 100,000 observation records on the first searchable global atlas: World of Crayfish. The map will help protect vulnerable crayfish species and manage invasive ones worldwide. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/study-innovative-light-technology-is-safe-effective-for-mitigating-fungal-contamination-of-cereal-grains/?sc=rsin /articles/study-innovative-light-technology-is-safe-effective-for-mitigating-fungal-contamination-of-cereal-grains/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:10:35 EST In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign evaluated far-ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light as a safe way to alleviate fungal contamination of corn and wheat and found this technology to be effective. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/will-agricultural-weeds-finally-claim-the-upper-hand-in-a-changing-climate/?sc=rsin /articles/will-agricultural-weeds-finally-claim-the-upper-hand-in-a-changing-climate/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:25:39 EST A few years back, a group of weed scientists showed that soil-applied herbicides are less effective against agricultural weeds in the context of our changing climate. Now, the same research group, led by the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has shown the same is true of post-emergence (POST) herbicides. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/u-of-i-financial-planning-program-ranks-among-top-nine-nationally/?sc=rsin /articles/u-of-i-financial-planning-program-ranks-among-top-nine-nationally/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:40:47 EST The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been named one of the nine colleges with the best financial planning programs by WealthManagement.com. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/how-much-do-avoidable-deaths-impact-the-economy/?sc=rsin /articles/how-much-do-avoidable-deaths-impact-the-economy/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:53 EST College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/the-influence-of-biotics-on-the-gut-microbiome-of-dogs-and-cats/?sc=rsin /articles/the-influence-of-biotics-on-the-gut-microbiome-of-dogs-and-cats/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:45:01 EST College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/expert-available-for-cop29-s-nitrous-oxide-assessment/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-for-cop29-s-nitrous-oxide-assessment/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:10 EST College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/tackling-farm-nutrient-pollution-with-sustainable-affordable-designer-biochar-pellets/?sc=rsin /articles/tackling-farm-nutrient-pollution-with-sustainable-affordable-designer-biochar-pellets/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:10:28 EST What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers show it's possible and economical. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign /articles/new-illinois-study-explores-adoption-of-robotic-weeding-to-fight-superweeds/?sc=rsin /articles/new-illinois-study-explores-adoption-of-robotic-weeding-to-fight-superweeds/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:26 EST Superweeds that have developed resistance to common herbicides is jeopardizing weed management in agriculture. Robots for mechanical weeding is an emerging technology that could potentially provide a solution. A new study from the University of Illinois estimates farmer adoption of weeding robots. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign