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Midwestern Beef Production Works Just as Well Off Pasture
Midwestern Beef Production Works Just as Well Off Pasture

Beef producers know grazing land is in short supply. With more acres being developed or converted to cropland, cow-calf operations may consider alternatives to traditional pasture management.

Education
Award-Winning U of I Professor Uses Jazz Hands to Teach Animal Science
Award-Winning U of I Professor Uses Jazz Hands to Teach Animal Science

When students walk into Anna Dilger’s classroom, they can expect play dough, cartoons and dancing. But her students aren’t kindergartners; they’re college students. And they’re learning from one of the best.

Lauren Quinn
Industry
How Plant-Based Burgers Stack Up Against Meat Burgers in Protein Quality
How Plant-Based Burgers Stack Up Against Meat Burgers in Protein Quality

Plant-based burgers often promise protein comparable to their animal-based counterparts, but the way protein is expressed on current nutrition labels – a single generic value expressed in grams – can be misleading.

Lauren Quinn
Industry
A Meat and Egg Salesroom worker places eggs into a car during curbside pickup
University of Illinois Meat Sales Room Thrives Through Pandemic

The University of Illinois meat science research group was wrapping up a big project and the meats judging team was preparing to host a regional contest. Then, in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 sent everyone home. 

Lauren Quinn