The Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL), founded by Peter Goldsmith in 2013, has been pivotal in developing soybean technologies to combat hunger, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. However, following funding cuts to federal foreign aid, the lab's operations have come to a halt. Despite efforts to keep the team engaged with internal projects, the inability to access funds resulted in the decision to shut down the lab by April 15. This closure impacts ongoing projects addressing critical agricultural issues in 31 countries.
The Soybean Innovation Lab, founded by Peter Goldsmith, significantly impacted global hunger through advancements in soybean cultivation, but now faces closure due to funding cuts.
Without federal foreign aid, the Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois has paused operations and is set to shut down, impacting ongoing projects in 31 countries.
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