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Dr. Margenot in front of Alma Mater Plots
By Tara Desmond August 20, 2026
The University of Illinois is building the next Morrow Plots (Alma Mater Plots) and Illinois farmers are helping shape the research questions for the next 150 years.
Dr. Yan Zhang, Justin Moore, Rod Weinzierl, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Dr. Christopher Slaten, and Dr. Pr
By Lyndi Allen May 26, 2026
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is requesting federal funding for the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center through her Community Project Funding requests.
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By Tara Desmond March 5, 2026
PhD research explores ancestral corn genetics and the maize microbiome to improve nitrogen efficiency and sustainability in modern corn production.
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Megan Dwyer testifying in DC on behalf of farmers
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.