Funding cut jeopardizes U of I's soybean lab: Impact on hunger efforts | ChicagoNOW

At the beginning of this year, U of I’s Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab was cut from federal funding. This came after 12 years of working to develop a soybean value chain helping to end global hunger. Dr. Peter Goldsmith, Professor Emeritus and Director of the lab, joined "ChicagoNOW" to talk about the impact of the funding loss and why soybeans are essential in tackling food insecurity. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.