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Agricultural drainage water conservation practice could reduce nitrogen pollution
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a water conservation practice that could reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution.
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From corn to flake: Health-promoting phenolic acids lost during food processing
In a set of recent studies, scientists revealed what happens to cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when it is processed into cornflakes.
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Crop photosynthesis performance monitored using invisible light
Scientists hope to use data from the invisible light bounced back by crops to monitor the photosynthetic efficiency of any field across the world to evaluate crop conditions and forecast crop yields on a global scale in real time.
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Copper hydroxychloride boosts weanling pigs’ growth and health
Scientists examining copper hydroxychloride and its use as a method of delivering to newly-weaned pigs essential copper have found it improves pigs' weight performance following a 28-day trial.
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Disease-resistant apples perform better than old favourites
New, hardier cultivars of apple can be stored for as long or longer than their traditional forefathers.
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Japan-American collaboration automates soybean-quality evaluation
Until now, farmers have had to inspect the quality of soybean harvested, bringing work to an abrupt halt. But thanks an international research collaboration, all that seems set to change.
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Are certain cows predisposed to subacute ruminal acidosis?
Cattle with subacute ruminal acidosis suffer from a number of low-level ailments that affect productivity.
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Potential biological control agents found for fungal diseases of soybean
25 January 2017 | By University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
We may not give much thought to fungal viruses, or mycoviruses, but new research from the University of Illinois suggests they deserve a closer look...
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Berry wine, minus the alcohol, may offer help for those with diabetes
2 November 2016 | By University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
Blueberries, and berries in general, are among foods labelled as “diabetes superfoods” by the American Association of Diabetes...
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Soil management may help stabilise maize yield in the face of climate change
21 September 2016 | By University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
Experts at the University of Illinois have found that correct soil management could stabilise maize yield in the face of global warming...
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Superfood broccoli about to become even more super
23 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
University of Illinois researchers have identified candidate genes controlling the accumulation of phenolic compounds in broccoli...
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Structures of vegetable surfaces contribute to foodborne illness
23 March 2016 | By Victoria White
Researchers have studied the ability of pathogenic viruses to adhere to fresh produce surfaces to understand the incidences of foodborne illness...
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Broccoli may offer protection against liver cancer
10 March 2016 | By Victoria White
A new study reports that including broccoli in the diet may protect against liver cancer and aid in countering the development of fatty liver or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease...
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Researchers take a closer look at the science of frying food
26 February 2016 | By Victoria White
Food scientists have taken a closer look at what exactly goes on inside food during frying in order to improve products...
