Environment: Research

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Comprehensive Design for a Sustainable Agroecosystem — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:48 AM

A multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects and engineers created a comprehensive sustainable design for the University of Illinois's research farm. This talk is a excellent survey of current sustainable techniques and technologies and how they can be integrated into conventional farms and research institutions. D.Kovacic (Dept. of Landscape Architecture) received funding from the Environmental Council and Facilities & Services to conduct the workshop class through a "Creating a More Sustainable Campus Grant."

How Land Grant Universities can Remain Relevant in the 21st Century — by John E. Marlin — last modified May 06, 2009 09:57 AM

Farmer, Philosopher Fred Kirschenmann' ASAP sponsored talk.

Comprehensive Design for a Sustainable Agroecosystem — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:48 AM

A multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects and engineers created a comprehensive sustainable design for the University of Illinois's research farm. This talk is a excellent survey of current sustainable techniques and technologies and how they can be integrated into conventional farms and research institutions. D.Kovacic (Dept. of Landscape Architecture) received funding from the Environmental Council and Facilities & Services to conduct the workshop class through a "Creating a More Sustainable Campus Grant."

Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S. — by USDA — last modified July 04, 2009 11:35 AM

U.S. farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, notwithstanding uncertainty about consumer acceptance and economic and environmental impacts. Soybeans and cotton genetically engineered with herbicide-tolerant traits have been the most widely and rapidly adopted GE crops in the U.S., followed by insect-resistant cotton and corn. This data product summarizes the extent of adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect–resistant crops since their introduction in 1996. Three tables devoted to corn, cotton, and soybeans cover the 2000-09 period by State. See more on the extent of adoption...

Victory gardens, fidel and food security — by Bryan and Jody Endres — last modified October 06, 2009 03:25 PM

A recent article by Bryan and Jody Endres (Homeland Security Planning: What Victory Gardens and Fidel Castro Can Teach Us in Preparing for Food Crises in the United States) reminds us that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.

Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium (Chicago Botanic Garden, from November 01, 2008 08:00 AM to November 01, 2008 05:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present research to peers and faculty.

How Land Grant Universities can Remain Relevant in the 21st Century — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:46 AM

Farmer, Philosopher Fred Kirschenmann' ASAP sponsored talk.

Funding Sources for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 10, 2009 09:15 AM

Prepared June 12, 2009 for the Illinois Horticulture Soc Field Day

Biofuel Miscanthus Outperforms Corn — by Science Daily — last modified September 06, 2008 04:48 PM

In the largest field trial of its kind in the United States, researchers have determined that the giant perennial grass Miscanthus x giganteus outperforms current biofuels sources – by a lot.

C and N Fluxes from Agroecosystems: Do We Know Enough to Offset Emissions? (ACES Library Monsanto Room, from November 11, 2009 02:00 PM to November 11, 2009 03:00 PM) — by Michelle Wander