Past DSystems Projects
- Balancing Water Quality and Nutrient Management Goals for the Sustainable Intensification of Corn Systems (2016-2023)
- Biomass Energy DSystems Project update (2007-2009)
- Developing Management Tools for Crops, Animals, and Greenhouse Gasses (2010-2012)
- Developing Tropical Maize as a New Biofuel and Forage Crop for Illinois (2010-2012)
- Developing Tropical Maize as a New Biofuel and Forage Crop for Illinois (2013-2015)
- Integrating Livestock into a Sustainable Cropping System (2007-2011)
- Interstate Trade as a Mitigating Factor for the Effects of Climate Change on Illinois Agriculture (2020-2024)
- Management practices to improve the sustainability of integrated cattle and grain operations at the Dudley Smith Farm (2013-2015)
Past DSynergy Projects
- Analysis of Dispersed On-Farm Systems to Produce Energy from Biowaste using Thermochemical Conversion Technology (2007-2008)
- Community Impacts of the Restructured Farmland Market (2005-2007)
- Cropping System Performance Evaluation Based on Remote and Ground Level Data: An Integration of Research Groups (2006-2007)
- Developing a Phosphorus (P) Credit to Integrating Cover Crops in Grain and Beef Cattle Operations for Soil-Livestock Synergies (2020-2022 Ext.)
- Developing a Phosphorus (P) Credit to Support Illinois Farmer Precision Management of P (2020-2022 Ext.)
- Developing Tropical Maize as a New Biofuel and Forage Crop for Illinois (2009)
- Evaluation of an Integrated Crop and Beef Cattle Operation (2009-2010)
- Evaluation of Stocking Rates and Strip-Grazing Management of Cows Grazing Corn Residue with Distillers Grains Supplementation (2008)
- Invasive Plant Species as Risk Factors for Tickborne Disease in Humans and Livestock: A One Health Approach to Sustainable Agricultural Communities (2020-2022 Ext.)
- Holistic Modeling Analysis and Control of Modern Production Systems (2007-2009)
- Leveraging Physiological and Nutritional Factors to Reduce Methane Emission from the Beef Cowherd (2018-2021)
- Making the Case for Local Food Systems as Community and Economic Development: Lessons from Central Illinois Local Food Projects (2004-2006)
- Opportunities in Energy and Agriculture (2003-2004)
- Protecting Source Water Quality in Christian County, Illinois: Analysis of the Opportunities for Agriculture-Utility Cooperative Agreements (2006-2008)
- Reducing Insecticide Resistance: Development of Unique Liposomes Pest Control System (LPCS) (2015-2016)
- Regional Assessment of Nonpoint Source Phosphorus Loss to the Water Quality, Soils, Sediments and Plant Ecosystem (2019-2022)
- The Dudley Smith Farm Sustainable Agro-Ecosystem Plan (2008-2010)
- Transformative Soil Health Measures for Resilient 21st Century Illinois Agriculture (2018-2021)