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CONVERTING PAPER AND PLASTIC WASTE INTO FOOD |
Iowa State University researchers are working to create a portable system to convert plastic and paper waste into food. The technology could improve military logistics and may have wider application to produce food and reduce plastic wastes. Iowa State is leading the effort to develop the technology with a $2.7 million cooperative agreement from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. More |
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ADVANCING PLANT BREEDING FOR ORGANICS |
A new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative will support Iowa State scientists and collaborators as they develop improved seed corn tailored to the needs of the rapidly growing organic industry. The award is part of a $17 million national initiative. More |
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BUILDING GLOBAL CAPACITY FOR BIOTECH |
Iowa State’s Seed Science Center has been awarded two grants to strengthen the capacities of national seed and biosafety authorities in the Philippines and Africa. A two-year grant from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will fund development of seed systems and encourage agricultural biotechnical applications. More |
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The CALS Student Council hosted a successful CALS Week celebration Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Students collaborated with university partners on the Event Authorization Committee to implement COVID-19 safety measures while honoring traditions of this annual event. Iowa State produced a video highlighting the work of our student leaders for CALS Week. More |
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SAKAGUCHI LEADS BIOLOGY, GENETICS |
Donald Sakaguchi, Morrill Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, is the new director for Iowa State’s biology and genetics undergraduate programs. In this role, Sakaguchi will supervise the programs’ student services staff and work with department chairs to help coordinate the two interdepartmental majors that attract about 900 undergraduates. More |
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SCHWAB RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS |
Charles Schwab retired Oct. 16 as a professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State after serving 30 years. Schwab also served as the ISU Extension and Outreach safety specialist for the state of Iowa. During those years, Schwab was invested in serving on committees, boards and teams that promoted injury prevention and fostered emergency preparedness. More |
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END OF AN ERA FOR JAURON AND HORTLINE |
Richard Jauron (’79 horticulture), the most recognizable voice behind Iowa State’s consumer horticulture effort, retired Sept. 30 after more than 36 years of service. From answering more than 165,000 calls on the popular Hortline telephone service, to his regular spot on Iowa Public Radio’s “Talk of Iowa: Horticulture Day” radio program, Jauron has helped countless Iowans. More |
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TEACHING ANIMAL HANDLING VIRTUALLY |
Anna Johnson, animal science, is giving her students a quality education through their computer screens. Working with the college’s Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction and Technology Transfer, Johnson created virtual labs with videos focused on animal behavior and welfare from the Beef Teaching Farm and the Dairy Farm. One lab, Designing the Environment, allows students to see a farm through the eyes of cattle. More |
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VETERANS IN AG TO PARTNER WITH EXTENSION |
Iowa’s Veterans In Agriculture will partner with ISU Extension and Outreach to equip military veterans with skills, training and experience for careers in agriculture and food production. The three-year program, funded by a grant from USDA-NIFA, aims to increase the number of military veterans pursuing careers in agriculture through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive learning. More |
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TYSON HELPS ISU FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY VIA BEEF UP IOWA |
A $50,000 gift from Tyson Foods will provide meals to food insecure Iowans through Beef Up Iowa. The Beef Up Iowa program is a partnership among Iowa State University, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Food Bank Association and Iowa’s beef industry organizations. The animals are harvested at the ISU Meat Lab and the beef is distributed to Iowa food banks. More |
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IOWA EGG COUNCIL AIDS POULTRY PROGRAMS |
The Iowa Egg Council has pledged an additional $150,000 to the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm at Iowa State University. The new commitment extends the Council’s original pledge of $1.5 million by one year. This additional financial support will add educational opportunities for students and other visitors to learn about poultry production at the facility. More |
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BUTTER COW LADY’S COOKBOOK BENEFITS SCULPTURE FUND |
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SUPPORT COVID RELIEF, REHABILITATION IN UGANDA |
Your help is needed: COVID-19 has greatly impacted Uganda communities - borders were closed, opportunities to earn a daily wage were disrupted. Please join Iowa State's Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in providing relief to Ugandans. Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar donated (up to the $25,000 goal) will be matched. 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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MYLES HONORED AS RISING STAR IN SAFETY |
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JONES EARNS AWARD FROM AMERICAN FEED INDUSTRY |
Cassie Jones (’12 PhD nutritional science), associate professor of animal sciences and industry at Kansas State University, received the Member of the Year Award from the American Feed Industry Association. The Member of the Year Award is presented to an AFIA member who exhibits outstanding support in achieving the organization’s goals and objectives throughout the year. |
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MAY NAMED IOWA VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR |
Ken May (’83 animal science, ’87 DVM), owner of Ballard Veterinary Clinics in Huxley, Iowa, was honored as the 2020 Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year. The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinarian of the Year award is given to a distinguished member who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in the areas of organization, education, research, practice or regulatory service. |
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CALS ALUMNI INDUCTED TO IOWA 4-H HALL OF FAME |
Iowa 4-H recently honored 16 CALS alumni among the 2020 class of the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Induction into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame honors individuals who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H youth program in their county. CALS inductees represent Allamakee, Cass, Cedar, Chickasaw, Howard, Johnson, Jones, Marshall, Palo Alto, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Story, Tama, Taylor and Washington counties. More |
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HUNTER INAUGURAL AGEDS TEACHER IN RESIDENCE |
Jacob Hunter (’11 ag and life sciences education), ag educator and FFA adviser at North Scott Community Schools in Eldridge, Iowa visited campus in October as the inaugural Department of Agricultural Education and Studies teacher in residence. The program, made possible by a gift from former faculty member Richard Carter (’76 PhD ag and life sciences education), and his wife, Jane, allows current Iowa ag educators to visit campus classrooms and student organizations to share their experiences with students. Hunter’s ag program at North Scott was selected as one of the top 10 programs in the nation and a finalist of the Model of Excellence Award by the National FFA Association. More |
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