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HOMELAND SECURITY COLLABORATION FOCUSES ON DETECTING BIOTHREATS |
Researchers at Iowa State are developing a portable sensor platform capable of detecting numerous biothreats, such as the coronavirus and other toxic agents. The research team, which includes Marit Nilsen-Hamilton, professor in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has entered a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worth as much as $2.5 million over five years to develop the technology. More |
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STUDENTS, FACULTY COMPLETE INAUGURAL WINTER SESSION |
More than 140 students enrolled in the six winter session courses offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Winter session courses, like that taught by Virginia Hanson, assistant teaching professor in agricultural education and studies (above), were designed to meet curriculum and general education requirements. More |
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AGRONOMY PROFESSOR ADVISES NASA ON SATELLITE MISSIONS |
Brian Hornbuckle, professor of agronomy, is one of 13 scientists selected to serve on a congressionally mandated panel to advise NASA on which satellite missions should continue and which should be grounded. The quality of the science enabled by the satellite missions is the chief consideration in panel deliberations. More |
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RESEARCHERS SEEK HELP ON BEAVER DAM PROJECT |
Beavers and the dams they create can be a nuisance for property owners, but may improve ecosystems. Researchers in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management and the Iowa Nutrient Research Center are collaborating to study the water quality impacts of beaver dams in Midwest agricultural water systems. Central Iowans who have beaver dams or a history of beaver activity on their property are encouraged to contact Billy Beck, ISU Extension and Outreach forestry specialist, to discuss participation in the study. More |
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2020 IOWA FARM, RURAL LIFE POLL AVAILABLE |
ISU Extension and Outreach has released the 2020 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll Summary Report. The 2020 Farm Poll focused on a range of issues including: quality of life and farm financial well-being, economic and policy dimensions of commodity production, awareness of and interest in prairie strips, use of communications technology and well water testing. This year’s Farm Poll highlighted farmers’ perspectives on climate change, finding 81% of farmers indicated climate change is occurring, up from 68% in 2011. More |
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UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS TO HOST VIRTUAL TOUR |
Iowa State University Museums will host a virtual tour of their newest exhibition, Compelling Ground: Landscapes, Environments, and Peoples of Iowa, on Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. Located in the Brunnier Art Museum on campus, the exhibition showcases contemporary art, inspired by Iowa and changes to agriculture and the landscape over the last 25 years. The virtual tour will be available on the University Museums YouTube page. More |
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RED FOX MAKING CENTRAL CAMPUS HOME |
Iowa State’s newest on-campus celebrity is a red fox making its home on campus. Adam Janke, assistant professor in natural resource ecology and management, said finding one in such a populated area is exceptional. Frequently spotted near Heady Hall, the fox has been dubbed “Earl,” in honor of the building’s namesake, Earl Heady (’45 PhD ag economics), world renown agricultural economist and faculty member at Iowa State. More |
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ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH RESOURCES, EVENTS |
These are just a few of the many new and updated resources and upcoming events from ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources. See more.
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CALS ALUMS NAMED TO NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS DELEGATE BODY |
Several CALS alumni were named to the 2021 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. Delegates are named by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and serve for a one-year term. They meet annually to determine the percentage of assessments that state associations will receive and nominate producers and importers to the National Pork Board. More
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Jamie Schmidt (’78 farm operation), farmer near Garner
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Howard Hill (’73 MS vet microbiology and preventative medicine, ’74 PhD), director of animal well-being for Iowa Select Farms
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Aaron Cook (’94 ag studies), farmer near Winthrop
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Gregg Hora (’82 farm operation), farmer near Fort Dodge
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Dennis Liljedahl (’75 animal science), farmer near Essex
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Mark Meirick (’79 ag business), manager of Farmers Mill, Inc.
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Dwight Mogler (’87 ag business), farmer near Alvord
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David Moody (’85 animal science), manager of H&K Enterprise
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Mike Paustian (’98 microbiology), farmer near Walcott
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Ryan Pudenz (’96 animal science), general manager of Prestage Farms
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IOWA EXTENSION AND OUTREACH STAFF EARN TOP NATIONAL HONORS |
Several ISU Extension and Outreach staff and CALS alumni were honored by the National Association of Extension 4-H Development Professionals. Pictured left to right, top to bottom:
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Cayla Taylor (’12 MS ag and life sciences education, ’15 PhD), program development manager for Iowa 4-H Youth Development received the Distinguished Service Award, and was also honored, in collaboration with her colleagues, with the association’s Excellence in Communication and Expressive Arts for work with the Iowa 4-H Camera Corps and with the Communicator Award – News Story.
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Laura Liechty (’12 dietetics, global resource systems) healthy living program specialist, received the association’s Achievement in Service Award.
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Earl McAlexander (’80 ag and life sciences education), extension field specialist for Iowa 4-H Youth Development and Haley Jones (’12 dairy science, ’18 MS ag and life sciences education), leadership and civic engagement specialist with Iowa 4-H Youth Development, were honored with the organization’s Communicator Award – Video Program.
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Mitch Hoyer (’80 animal science, ’81 MS ag and life sciences education), program coordinator with Iowa 4-H Youth Development and Abby Stanek (’17 MS ag and life sciences education), extension field specialist for Iowa 4-H Youth Development, were honored with the Excellence in Communication and Expressive Arts Award. More
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Faculty In Memorium
Nick Lauter, USDA Agricultural Research Service and faculty affiliate of the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, died of a pulmonary embolism on Jan. 7. He was 48. Lauter was an active member of the maize genetics community, collaborating with researchers in the U.S. and abroad. A video of the memorial service is available on the Adams Funeral Home website. More
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