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College News
JOIN THE 2019 DEAN’S TOUR FOR STOPS IN BETTENDORF, NASHUA, OMAHA
You’re invited to meet Daniel J. Robison, the holder of the Endowed Dean’s Chair in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, at a series of community visits across Iowa this summer. Robison’s days will include farm and industry visits, field days at ISU Research and Demonstration Farms, meetings with prospective students and gatherings with alumni and supporters of the college. Each day will conclude with a complimentary reception for alumni and friends. Make plans to attend today! RSVPs are requested.
• June 28: Bettendorf 6-8 p.m., Details, RSVP by June 24
• July 9: Nashua 6-8 p.m., Details, RSVP by July 1
• July 18: Omaha 6-8 p.m., Details, RSVP by July 8
PROFS TEACHING PROFS:
ISU TRAINS AFRICAN PLANT BREEDERS
A project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is helping implement a curriculum developed by the Iowa State University agronomy department to train plant breeders in Africa. The three-year, $750,000 grant is building collaborations between organizations, Iowa State departments and multiple universities in Africa. Mike Retallick (’05 PhD ag and life sciences education), chair of the agricultural education and studies department, said the project will help African instructors integrate the curriculum and improve instructional methods to help successfully educate the next generation of plant breeders. More
FIELD DAY SEASON IN FULL SWING
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences field days give farmers and the public a chance to see research projects in progress and talk with the researchers involved in the experiments. They also provide the opportunity to view the latest in modern agriculture. All are welcome to attend. Topics of field days cover corn and soybean production, including insect and weed management, soil fertility, tillage systems, water quality, planting dates, crop population, manure management and value-added crops. For a full listing of field days across the state visit the ISU Research and Demonstration Farms website. Gardeners will have the opportunity to learn about growing cut flowers, sweet corn and tomatoes in the home garden during this year’s Demonstration Garden Field Days, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms. Seven garden field days will be held across the state, beginning July 23 in Rock Rapids, at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Presentations will cover three main themes: home-grown bouquets, augmented sweet corn and a tomato showcase of different types of tomatoes.
CALS STUDENT APPOINTED TO BOARD OF REGENTS
Zack Leist, a junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been appointed to the Iowa Board of Regents State by Governor Kim Reynolds. Leist, who grew up on a farm near Clarion, Iowa, is triple majoring in agricultural business, economics and international agriculture, with a minor in agronomy. He serves as chair for the travel committee for the student Agricultural Business Club. He’s head of finance for Alpha Gamma Rho and served as a CALS Ambassador this year. This summer Leist is working as a crop protection sales intern covering the state of Iowa in Syngenta's West Heartland Territory. More
WATERSHEDS, PRAIRIE STRIPS, PRECISION AG:
IOWA FARM AND RURAL LIFE POLL
The 2018 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll summary report, now available online, focuses on participation in watershed management, awareness of and interest in prairie strips, and use of and perspectives on precision agriculture. The Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll is an annual survey of Iowa farmers. The survey project collects and disseminates information on issues of importance to farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Iowa and the Midwest. The Farm Poll has been conducted every year since its establishment in 1982, and is the longest-running survey of its kind in the nation. More
TIMMS REFLECTS: OUR NOTORIETY IS IN THE IMPACT
 Pictures of former students and personal letters decorate almost every inch of Leo Timms’ office walls. There are a few pictures of his family, and some prestigious awards he’s won, but mostly the walls belong to his students – and to others in the animal industry who he has helped. In September, when he takes everything down, Timms will have 35 years of memories from working in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University. As a Morrill professor and dairy extension specialist at Iowa State, Timms has spent his career educating Iowans about modern livestock production and animal husbandry. More
MORE COLLEGE NEWS
- Corteva Partners with Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University
- Harrison County Project Finds Local Weeds Resist Common Herbicides
- Science (and Art) Reveal New Insights on Root Growth at Iowa State University
Alumni News
BAILEY NAMED ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF AG FOR MINNESOTA
Patrice Bailey (’01 MS ag and life sciences education) has been appointed as an assistant commissioner of agriculture for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Bailey will oversee outreach, agricultural marketing and development, dairy and meat inspection and food and feed safety. He previously served as the outreach coordinator for the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage. More
CALS GRADS MENTOR NEXT GEN TO TEACH AG
Before her graduation this spring, Elisa Russ ('19 ag and life science education) student taught at Audubon High School under the supervision of Brittney Elmquist (’03 ag and life sciences education, ’08 MS). The two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduates illustrate a common experience connecting many CALS students and alumni: student teaching. Scott Smalley (’05 ag and life sciences education,’06 MS, ’11 PhD), directs the student teaching program for agriculture and life science education majors. (Watch for a feature on Smalley in the upcoming print edition of STORIES magazine later this summer.) When placing student teachers, Smalley seeks cooperating teachers who can provide opportunities for students to grow and develop. This fall Russ will be launching a new agricultural education program at Clear Lake High School in Clear Lake, Iowa. More
JONASES HOST IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
Nicole Jonas (’02 horticulture), second from left, and Steve Jonas (’01 horticulture), second from right, hosted Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig for a recent tour of Red Granite Farm. The Jonases raise a variety of plants and produce at their Boone County operation in addition to an egg layer operation. Steve also manages Iowa State University’s compost facility. Red Granite produce and plants are available at their business and at the Ames Downtown Farmers Market each Saturday morning. Also pictured are Red Granite intern and CALS senior in horticulture Emily Meader, left, and Iowa House Representative Rob Bacon, right. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.) More
DAIRY SCIENCE CLUB TO HOST IOWA STATE FAIR EVENT AUG. 9
Dairy Science graduates are invited to attend a gathering at the Iowa State Fair hosted by the Dairy Science Club at 7 p.m. on August 9 in the Penningroth Media Center. Contact club president Katelyn Goldsmith, senior in dairy science, at kgold@iastae.edu or 563-543-0770 with questions. RSVPs requested online.
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