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IMPACTS OF OBESITY ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH |
Iowa State University scientists are finding evidence that obesity alters mammals’ reproductive systems in a variety of ways, including undermining natural abilities to resist and recover from exposures to chemical toxins. Aileen Keating, professor of animal science and director of the Interdepartmental Toxicology Graduate Program at Iowa State, and her research team have been exploring differences between obese and lean females at different developmental stages and how those differences affect reproductive success. More |
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WATCH: VIRTUAL RETIREMENT FOR COLLETTI, PERSAUD, SIX |
A virtual retirement celebration took place June 30, honoring three long-time CALS employees: Joe Colletti, senior associate dean and associate director of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station; Carla Persaud, administrative assistant; and Josie Six, senior manager of budget and finance. Colletti and Persaud retired June 30, and Six has entered phased retirement. Video |
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IOWA COUSINS PURSUE SIMILAR PATHS AS FACULTY RESEARCHERS |
Brian Hornbuckle is a professor of agronomy and director of graduate education for agricultural meteorology at Iowa State. His cousin, Keri Hornbuckle, is the Donald E. Bently Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa. They both credit their public high school teachers with inspiring them to pursue scientific research, though with different areas of focus. More |
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NEW NITRATE SENSOR DEVELOPED AT IOWA STATE |
Iowa State agronomy researchers Michael Castellano, Sotirios Archontoulis and graduate student Yunjiao Zhu, teamed up with electrical engineering specialists on campus to create a new sensor that measures soil nitrate more accurately and faster than traditional methods. Their sensor is featured in the latest issue of the Soil Science Society of America Journal. More |
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EXTENDED CROP ROTATIONS DIFFICULT TO ADOPT |
New research shows farmers are interested in using extended rotations to improve soil health and manage pests and weeds, but adoption of these practices in Iowa and across the Midwest is low. Co-authors J. Arbuckle, sociology, and Marshal McDaniel and Matt Liebman, agronomy, examine farmer perspectives in a recent article in the Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Letters. More |
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USING HAIR TO GAUGE STRESS RESPONSE IN PIGS |
Iowa State animal science researchers, including Jack Dekkers, Distinguished Professor of animal science, are trying to find out if trimming pigs’ hair can provide insight into how the animals respond to stressors. The effort could help produce pigs that lead less stressful lives, are more resilient and are, therefore, more productive. 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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Make plans to attend the college’s traditional alumni BBQ on Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, prior to the Iowa State vs. UNI football game! Visit with fellow alums, students, faculty and friends and enjoy remarks at 12 p.m. by Daniel J. Robison, holder of the Endowed Dean's Chair in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Bring your family for hands-on activities with CALS student organizations, balloon animals, a complimentary lunch and more! Registration requested by Aug. 20. A freewill donation (suggested $5 per person) to help defray meal costs will be accepted at the door. Register online or via email to hcook@iastate.edu or call 515-294-5616. |
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