Emily Heaton, professor of regenerative agriculture in ACES Department of Crop Sciences and PI/director of the Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (IRAI), and Anya Knecht, project manager/associate director of IRAI with the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE), discuss the initiative on WITY's Down on the Farm.

Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Interview with WITY's Dennis Michelson

During this second interview of the series, Emily Heaton, professor of regenerative agriculture in ACES Department of Crop Sciences and PI/director of the Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (IRAI), and Anya Knecht, project manager/associate director of IRAI with the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE), discuss the initiative on WITY's Down on the Farm.

How Does the College of ACES Improve our Land & Resources? Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative

College of ACES Career Services director, Jean Drasgow, discusses services offered to both students and potential employers, as well as career paths students can find in ACES, professional development, and more on a recent WITY interview with Dennis Michelsen.

ACES Career Services - WITY interview with Jean Drasgow

Allen Parrish, director of Crop Sciences Research and Education Centers in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and chairperson for Agronomy Day, discusses summer 2021 Agronomy Day events and his role in the college with WITY's Dennis Michelson.

ACES Agronomy Day - WITY Interview with Allen Parrish

Hope Michelson, an associate professor of agricultural and consumer economics, talks with WITY's Dennis Michelsen about agricultural careers. Dr. Michelson studies the dynamics of poverty and food security in low-income countries, with a focus on the interaction of international development efforts with local and large-scale agribusiness.

Careers that change the world - WITY interview with ACES' Hope Michelson

During a recent interview with WITY's Dennis Michelson, Barbara Anderson, HDFS academic advisor, and HDFS student Alia, talk about the human development & family studies major and how HDFS students can make a difference in others' lives.

Major in human development & family studies - WITY interview with Dennis Michelson

Caroline Helton, senior academic advisor and recruitment coordinator for the Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics talks with WITY's Dennis Michelson about programs in ACE.

Major in agricultural & consumer economics - Interview with WITY's Dennis Michelson

Agricultural & Biological Engineering department head, Ronaldo Maghirang and Paul Davidson, associate professor, speak with WITY’s Dennis Michelson about programs offered in ABE.

Major in agricultural & biological engineering - WITY interview with Dennis Michelson

Jill Craft, clinical associate professor and program director and advisor in hospitality management, and Yuan-Xiang Pan, associate professor of nutrition and associate head for undergraduate programs, from the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition talks with WITY's Dennis Michelson about programs in FSHN.

Major in food science & human nutrition - WITY interview with Dennis Michelson

During a recent interview with WITY's Dennis Michelson, Jennifer Smist, ALEC instructor, talks about the agricultural leadership, education, and communications program and how ALEC students can be effective leaders and communicators.

Major in ALEC - Interview with WITY's Dennis Michelson

Hear from Alexa Smith, a senior in natural resources & environmental sciences in ACES, who was awarded this year's Lincoln Laureate Student Award for the University of Illinois. Smith published a book on sustainability, and has led several initiatives on and off campus to support the zero waste movement.
Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award. They become Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. In the spirit of Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

Hosted by: Carolina Garibay
Produced by: Carolina Garibay

#askACES: Alexa Smith, 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award

Bats are ecological heroes, especially for agriculture. Hear from Joy O' Keefe and Frank Tillman from the Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences in ACES about how building and providing appropriate shelter for bats with bat boxes can keep them safe. Find more info at: https://wildlife.nres.illinois.edu/tips-for-making-bat-boxes-safer-for-bats/.

Hosted by: Carolina Garibay
Produced by: Stephanie Henry

#askACES - Bat Boxes with Joy O'Keefe and Frank Tillman

University of Illinois Professor of Plant Functional Genomics discusses Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and answers your questions about food safety, environmental impacts, food labeling, patents, and more.

GMOs Revealed with Dr. Steve Moose

Dr. Anna Dilger, University of Illinois Professor of Meat Science, discusses the science behind processed meats and answers your questions about the link between processed meat and cancer, nitrates and nitrites, uncured meats, and more!

The Science of Processed Meats with Dr. Anna Dilger

Dr. Barbara Fiese, Director of the Family Resiliency Center and Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Illinois, discusses your questions about childhood obesity and answers your questions about the factors that contribute to childhood obesity from how much sleep children should get to screen time limits and more!

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Childhood Obesity: A Complex Picture with Dr. Barbara Fiese

Dr. Hannah Holscher, Director of the Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory and assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois, discusses your questions about diet and the trillions of microbes that live inside of you.

Microbes & Gut Health with Dr. Hannah Holscher

The University of Illinois College of ACES Water Team – Dr. Laura Christianson, Department of Crop Sciences; Jonathan Coppess, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics; and Dr. Paul Davidson, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering – discuss your questions about the impacts farming has on water quality and the efforts to reduce this impact by reducing nutrient losses from fields. The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy provides guidance for achieving a 45% reduction in both nitrate-nitrogen and phosphorus by 2035. Contribution from all stakeholders involved is required to achieve this goal. No one practice will work on every acre, but every acre needs at least one new practice.

Water Quality & Farming

Dr. Carena J. van Riper, an assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, discusses the psychology of behavior change in park and protected areas during a one-hour chat on Twitter. She answers questions about why people do or do not engage in environmentally responsible behaviors, how resource management agencies can encourage stewardship activities, and more!

Conservation Psychology

Department of Crop Sciences researchers Dr. Patrick Tranel and Dr. Aaron Hager discuss the science behind herbicide-resistant weeds and the challenges they pose to food production. They answer questions about why this problem arises and what farmers and the agriculture industry are doing about it.

Herbicide Resistance

Dr. Brian Ogolsky from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Illinois College of ACES discusses the science behind why romantic relationships improve or deteriorate.

Spring Cleaning: Maintaining Your Romantic Relationship

Nutrition labels are designed to help consumers make the best food choices for their dietary needs, yet many consumers find these labels confusing and difficult to use. Experts Brenna Ellison, assistant professor in agricultural and consumer economics; Anna Arthur, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition; and Jennifer McCaffrey, Assistant Dean of Family and Consumer Science with U of I Extension, discover how to make nutrition labels work for you on the #askACES podcast!

Nutrition Labeling #AskACES

Once used as toys, unmanned robotic vehicles are quickly becoming a valuable tool for agriculturalists. Both unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), commonly known as drones, and unmanned ground vehicles, or small agricultural robots, are capturing the attention of hobbyists and agribusinesses alike. How are these tools used and why? Join ACES experts Dr. Girish Chowdhary of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Dennis Bowman of University of Illinois Extension to learn about the roles of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles in the future of agriculture.

From Toys to Tools: Robotic vehicles in agriculture

Stress is a part of life – but it doesn’t have to rule your life! Recent research into how we react to stressful situations has allowed experts to develop and prescribe strategies to increase resilience in the face of stressors. ACES experts Dr. Erica Thieman, Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education, and Chelsey Byers Gerstenecker of University of Illinois Extension chat about stress and recovery with us on #askACES.

Managing Stress

Believe it or not, the Farm Bill impacts many areas of our lives, regardless of our connection to the farm. With sections including commodity programs, disaster assistance, conservation programs, and nutrition programs, the Farm Bill’s reach extends to many unexpected spaces. With scheduled 2018 expiration, the debate is heating up. Listen as Jonathan Coppess and Gary Schnitkey of the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics share their perspectives on the Farm Bill.

Figuring out the Farm Bill

How can farmers keep themselves and their employees safe while working on the farm, especially during harvest season? We talk with Dr. Bob Aherin, professor in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, who works to reduce the number of agricultural work-related injuries and deaths by advancing understanding of agricultural injury causation and effective injury and illness risk reduction measures.

Farm Safety

Hosted by: Angie Boesche
Produced by: Stephanie Henry 

Mental health is a concern in rural areas, as farmers cope with stress and uncertainty due to economic and environmental conditions. Often, there are no mental health providers in the local community. On this episode, we talk with Josie Rudolphi, an assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering in the College of ACES and University of Illinois Extension about what some of the risk factors for depression and anxiety among farmers are, and what resources are available to help.

Ag Mental Health

ACES Career Services - Keeping Clubs Alive

ACES Career Services - Goal Setting

ACES Career Services - Developing a LinkedIn Profile

On this episode of the #askACES podcast, student Carolina Garibay talks with Mark Layng, a counselor with the university Counseling Center, serving as ACES' embedded counselor for ACES students. Layng discusses the importance of mental health during the college years, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting students' mental health.

Hosted and produced by Carolina Garibay.

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