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ABE GRADUATE PROGRAM KEEPS NO. 2 RANKING |
In rankings of graduate programs released by U.S. News and World Report magazine, Iowa State’s agricultural and biosystems engineering graduate program ranked No. 2 in the country, scoring just one-tenth of a point behind top-ranked Purdue University in Indiana. Three years ago, the two programs tied for first. Then Iowa State was first. And for two years it has been Purdue by a little. “We’re excited that the excellence of our students and programs continues to be recognized by our peers in these rankings, but I’m most proud of the great work that our faculty and grad students are doing to serve Iowa and the world through their state-of-the-art research,” said Amy Kaleita, professor and chair of ABE. More |
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RESEARCH ON SWINE SIRE FERTILITY HAS IMPLICATIONS FOR CATTLE, HUMANS |
Karl Kerns ('14 animal science), assistant professor of animal science, is leading a new five-year grant from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture to support research on boar sperm capacitation - the biological pathways that support spermatozoa’s ability to fertilize. This project and two other awards Kerns received total $1.7 million in federal support for his work studying male fertility. More |
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ENGINEERS STUDY BIOCHAR TO FERTILIZE CROPS |
Iowa State researchers are working to add value to the bioeconomy by using a co-product of bio-oil production to separate and capture nutrients from livestock manure. The nutrients would then be processed into slow-release fertilizer pellets that would be applied to farm fields, rather than raw manure, which can have issues with odor, runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. More |
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PHOSPHORUS LOSS FROM FARMLAND OFTEN UNDERESTIMATED |
Research led by Antonio Mallarino ('81 MS agronomy, '88 PhD), agronomy and extension soil fertility and nutrient management specialist, provides new insight into the complex picture of phosphorus loss from farmland, showing that phosphorus runoff is often underestimated. Mallarino and his team have a final report with more details posted on the Iowa Nutrient Research Center website. More |
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THE SCIENCE AND PROCESS OF BREWING BEER |
Robert Brown has been brewing beer in his basement for over a decade now. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the distinguished professor at the Bioeconomy Institute has always enjoyed the science of the brewing process, along with the end product. So when he was approached about helping the Center for Crops Utilization Research he agreed, on the condition that he could also teach a course on the science of brewing beer. And with the help of an Iowa State mechanical engineering alum involved in making brewing equipment, the center has a state-of-the-art facility for students to learn the process and history of making beer. More |
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HILL TO PRESENT HERTZ LECTURE APRIL 12 ON CAMPUS |
Craig Hill, Iowa farmer and former Iowa Farm Bureau president, will present the 2022 Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture on April 12. "The Future of Agriculture: A Reflection and Discussion on Emerging Trends and Issues" will be presented at 7 p.m. in Dolezal Auditorium, room 0127 Curtiss Hall on campus. The event is free and open to the public. More |
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MASTER WOODLAND STEWARD PROGRAM |
The Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program consists of seven modules of forestry training focused on managing woodlands for multiple benefits. The program is primarily intended for woodland owners and land managers, but may also be of interest to school teachers and government employees, said Billy Beck ('18 PhD environmental science), extension forestry specialist. More |
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SEED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES AVAILABLE |
The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business is hosting a free Seed Business Management Webinar Series April 11-15. Topics include supply chain disruption, the upcoming Farm Bill, carbon’s impact on agriculture and an outlook on wheat. A webinar is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. It is free to all, but registration is required. More |
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SIMULATOR SUPPORTS DE-ESCALATION TRAINING FOR STUDENTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT |
Kyle Burgason and David Peters, sociology and criminal justice, say a new training simulator on campus will provide the ISU Police Department, criminal justice students and rural law enforcement more opportunities to practice techniques to diffuse volatile situations and better respond to behavioral health issues. More |
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ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB DONATES TRACTOR TO COMMUNITY IN MEXICO |
The Antique Tractor Club, housed in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, has spent around seven semesters repairing and restoring a 1952 Ford 8N tractor to donate to a community in Mexico. The tractor was donated by ABE emeritus professor Carl Bern and needed a complete rebuild. The tractor will begin the journey to Mexico this summer. 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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CHIKWAMBA RECOGNIZED AS COLLABORATOR ON AGILE 50 LIST |
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ALUMNUS HELPS MAKE MINNESOTA'S FIRST AG LICENSE PLATE A REALITY |
Patrice Bailey ('01 MS agricultural education and studies), assistant agricultural commissioner for the State of Minnesota, was responsible for overseeing the newly developed Minnesota agricultural license plate. The final design, which came together through a state youth competition, features a pair of hands holding a mound of soil with a seedling and a rising sun in the background. This design not only represents the diversity of Minnesota farmers, but is also a subtle nod to the state's 4-H and FFA programs, who benefit from the sale of these specialty plates. More |
NORTHEY NAMED CEO OF AGRIBUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF IOWA |
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