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HOW TO MAKE SWEET CORN EVEN BETTER |
It’s hard to beat fresh sweet corn in the summer. Or is it? Two Iowa State faculty are part of a major federal research project aimed at boosting sweet corn quality, using the same innovative genetic tools that have led to advancements in field corn. More |
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SWEET OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE |
Student employees of the ISU Creamery, many of whom are interested in dairy science or product development careers, gain hands-on experience learning to make ice cream and cheese inside the Food Sciences Building. They learn about pasteurization and how to manage finances and inventory, among other things. They also get to taste the fruits of their labor. More |
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NORTHERN BRAZIL NATIVE PROMOTING HEALTHY IOWA AGRICULTURE |
When Kelly Nascimento Coelho came to Iowa State from northern Brazil and the Amazon rainforest, she found the lay of the land very different in Iowa. She soon grew to love her new home – and as an ag and biosystems engineering graduate student, she’s set on unearthing land-use data to conserve Iowa’s nutrient-rich soil. More |
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VISITING SCHOLAR GAINING BREEDING, AI RESEARCH EXPERIENCE |
Crislene Vieira Dos Santos, a doctoral student at the Federal University of Vicosa in Brazil, is partaking in a visiting scholar program under the guidance of Asheesh Singh, professor of agronomy. She has been working with members of Singh’s lab to experience the entire breeding and research pipeline. More |
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GREINER NAMED DIRECTOR OF IOWA PORK INDUSTRY CENTER |
Stepping into the director role, Laura Greiner ('96 animal science, '99 MS, '01 PhD animal nutrition) is ready to guide the Iowa Pork Industry Center in its efforts to maintain the state’s standing as a leader in advancing animal agriculture. Greiner succeeds Dr. Chris Rademacher, who has spent the past year as interim director. 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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CYCLONE FOOTBALL A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR THE PETERSENS |
When Zach Petersen (’22 agricultural systems technology) played football for the Cyclones, he was able to help his younger brother, Joey, junior in industrial technology, when he also became a defensive end for the team. Joey is now offering the same assistance to the third Petersen brother, AJ, freshman in agricultural systems technology, who will play tight end. All three boys learned from their father, Troy Petersen, a defensive lineman for the Cyclones in the early ‘90s. More |
MARTIN HONORED FOR IMPACTS ON INDIANA AGRICULTURE |
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Marshall Martin ('66 ag business) was named Indiana's Honorary Master Farmer recipient, an award presented by Indiana Prairie Farmer and the Purdue College of Agriculture. The award is in recognition of Martin's involvement behind the scenes in many important projects related to Purdue agriculture. During his more than 45-year career at Purdue, he served in various teaching, research and Extension roles, and took on several administrative positions. More |
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REMINDER: REGISTER TO ATTEND CALS ALUMNI BBQ! |
Don't forget to register to attend the CALS Alumni BBQ, scheduled for Sept. 2, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, prior to the Iowa State vs. UNI football game. Visit with fellow alumni, students, faculty and friends, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Presentation of the 2023 Emerging Iowa Leader Award and remarks by Daniel J. Robison, holder of the endowed dean's chair in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will be made at 10 a.m. Families are welcome! Registration requested by Aug. 23. Register online or via email to amweeks@iastate.edu or call 515-294-0705. More |
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