Beer: What’s good for cattle

Student carrying buckets in a bar

Illinois State Department of Agriculture researcher Justin Rickard is partnering with Normal’s Destihl Brewery on an ongoing research project to determine whether the craft brewer’s grain could be an economical and dependable option for Central Illinois farmers.

Video: Meet the 2017 Alumni Awards recipients

Alumni Awards presented at Founders Day 2016.

Illinois State sat down with this year’s recipients to learn more about their passion for Illinois State, memories of campus, and how they encourage other alumni to stay connected.

Inside look: Meat science lab

Meat lab

A lab in the Ropp Agriculture Building processes meat for the purpose of research and teaching, according to Justin Rickard, assistant professor of animal and meat science.