Past DSystems Projects
- Biomass Energy DSystems Project update
- Integrating livestock into a sustainable cropping system
- Developing Tropical Maize as a New Biofuel and Forage Crop for Illinois (2010-2012)
- Developing Management Tools for Crops, Animals, and Greenhouse Gasses (2010-2012)
- Management practices to improve the sustainability of integrated cattle and grain operations at the Dudley Smith Farm (2013-2015)
- Developing Tropical Maize as a New Biofuel and Forage Crop for Illinois (2013-2015)
Past DSynergy Projects
- Analysis of Dispersed On-Farm Systems to Produce Energy from Biowaste using Thermochemical Conversion Technology
- Community Impacts of the Restructured Farmland Market
- Cropping System Performance Evaluation Based on Remote and Ground Level Data: An Integration of Research Groups
- Developing a Phosphorus (P) Credit to Integrating Cover Crops in Grain and Beef Cattle Operations for Soil-Livestock Synergies
- Developing a Phosphorus (P) Credit to Support Illinois Farmer Precision Management of P
- Developing Tropical Maize as a New Biofuel and Forage Crop for Illinois
- Evaluation of an Integrated Crop and Beef Cattle Operation
- Evaluation of Stocking Rates and Strip-Grazing Management of Cows Grazing Corn Residue with Distillers Grains Supplementation
- Holistic Modeling Analysis and Control of Modern Production Systems
- Leveraging Physiological and Nutritional Factors to Reduce Methane Emission from the Beef Cowherd
- Making the Case for Local Food Systems as Community and Economic Development: Lessons from Central Illinois Local Food Projects
- Opportunities in Energy and Agriculture
- Projecting Source Water Quality in Christian County, Illinois: Analysis of the Opportunities for Agriculture-Utility Cooperative Agreements
- Reducing Insecticide Resistance: Development of Unique Liposomes Pest Control System (LPCS)
- Regional Assessment of Nonpoint Source Phosphorus Loss to the Water Quality, Soils, Sediments and Plant Ecosystem
- The Dudley Smith Farm Sustainable Agro-Ecosystem Plan
- Transformative Soil Health Measures for Resilient 21st Century Illinois Agriculture