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College News
GEOFFREY DAHL THIRD DEAN FINALIST TO VISIT CAMPUS, OPEN FORUM THURSDAY
 Geoffrey Dahl from the University of Florida is the third finalist for the next endowed Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Director of the Iowa Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station at Iowa State. He will visit campus Sept. 26-28. Dahl, the Harriet Weeks Professor of Animal Science, will meet with students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders during his visit. He also will hold an open forum Thursday, Sept. 27, from 3-4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Pioneer Room. His curriculum vitae and interview itinerary are available on the Provost’s Office search page. Video recordings of open forums with all three finalists will be available online Oct. 1.
CALCULATING THE IMPACT OF TRADE DISRUPTIONS
The Center for Agricultural and Rural Development released a report on “The Impact of the 2018 Trade Disruptions on the Iowa Economy.” The results of the study offer calculations of overall losses in Iowa’s gross state product ($1 to $2 billion), soybean industry ($545 million), corn industry ($333 million), pork/hog industry ($776 million), ethanol prices, labor income and tax revenue. More
PROTECTING SOIL HEALTH IN NO-TILL ORGANICS
Kathleen Delate, horticulture, is part of a multistate grant to assess current technologies that could be used in no-till organic systems and determine which practices will help farmers protect soil health in their fields. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (project lead), Iowa State and the Rodale Institute are working on the project, funded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. More
BREAKING GROUND TO MODERNIZE POULTRY TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Ground was broken Friday, Aug. 31 as the first step in replacing Iowa State University’s aging poultry science facilities, made possible by private funding from Iowa agricultural donors. The new complex will be called the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm. More
AWARDING $3.5 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has awarded nearly $3.5 million in scholarships to students for the 2018-19 academic year. Since 2005, scholarship totals for incoming freshmen and current students have tripled, thanks to gifts from donors. More
CALS STUDENT ATHLETE NAMED FARM STRONG
 Zach Timm, junior in agronomy, is one of 16 student athletes named to the 2018-2019 Farm Strong Squad, a partnership between the Iowa Farm Bureau and the Iowa State Athletics Department. Timm is a member of men's track and field from Monticello, Iowa. The program recognizes the values of hard work, commitment and integrity embraced by farmers and student-athletes. More
WYANT TO PRESENT LEADERSHIP LECTURE OCT. 2
 Sara Wyant, president and founder of Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc., the nation’s largest communications firm focused on agricultural and rural policy issues, will present the 2018 William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture Oct. 2 at Iowa State. She will present, “Unlocking Your Inner Entrepreneur: How one of the luckiest days of my life was when I got fired from a job I loved,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. The event is free and open to the public. The late William K. Deal, a CALS alum, established the lecture series to help prepare future leaders and innovators in agriculture. More
BACON EXPO OCT. 6 BENEFITS FOOD AT FIRST, SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The sixth annual Bacon Expo will be held Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center. Organized by CALS students, Bacon Expo is a family-focused event where participants can sample creative bacon treats and enjoy live entertainment and educational displays about the pork industry. This year’s Bacon Expo will donate leftover bacon to Food at First. The expo team also selected Special Olympics of Iowa as a recipient of a portion of the proceeds raised. View the 2018 promotional video. Tickets available online. More
CYCLONE STAMPEDE INVITES ALUMNI, AMES COMMUNITY OCT. 19-20
The 56th Annual Cyclone Stampede Rodeo will be held on Oct. 19-20 at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. The event is open to the public with tickets available online and at the door: $15 for adults, $10 for students and youth 6-17. Children under 5 years old are free. More
FOUR THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FALL FOLIAGE
Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer details about how to add brilliant autumn colors to your home landscapes in this four question Q&A. More
FUND ISU FOSTERS GRAD STUDENT EXCHANGE
A Fund ISU crowdfunding campaign is underway to support a graduate student seminar exchange program between Iowa State plant pathology and microbiology students and those at other land-grant universities. Learn more about how you can provide support to graduate students to visit peer departments to present research, network with faculty and peers and foster strong connections. More
MORE COLLEGE NEWS
- Helmers Named Director of Iowa Nutrient Research Center
- Crespi Named Interim Director for Center for Agricultural and Rural Development
- Economist Advises Cost Containment, and Patience, for Farmers Marketing Crop
- Darr, Sawyer Receive Kolmer Applied Research Awards
- Wen Named Interim Director for Center for Crops Utilization Research
Alumni News
WINTERSTEEN INSTALLED AS 16TH PRESIDENT OF ISU
Wendy Wintersteen (’88 PhD entomology) pledged to continue to serve and lead Iowa State University during her installation as the institution’s 16th president. Video
TONOR AWARDED NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STORYTELLING FELLOWSHIP
Emily Toner (’09 agronomy) has been awarded a Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship to research and write about peat bogs and soil carbon in Ireland. She will be writing stories for popular media as well as blogging about her experience on Irish Bogs: Science, Politics and Culture. More
BORUFF EARNS ILLINOIS AG LEADERSHIP AWARD
 Chet Boruff (’76 farm operations) received the Torch of Leadership award from the Alumni Association of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation on Aug. 25. The honor recognizes those who, “have built a legacy of leadership through exceptional personal commitment and uncommon excellence in service to Illinois agriculture.” Boruff is CEO of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies. He actively farms in the Quad City area where he lives with his wife and fellow Iowa State alum, Joy. View a video tribute to Boruff.
CALS ALUMNI HONORED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
More than 20 CALS alumni were presented an Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 15. The award is a joint effort by the Governor, Lt. Governor, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources to recognize the exemplary voluntary efforts of Iowa’s farmers as environmental leaders committed to healthy soils and improved water quality. More
FREVERT ADDRESSES 450 FARM CELEBRATION
Iowa State’s student-managed farm celebrated its 75th anniversary with a banquet on Sept. 21. Known as the ISU Ag 450 Farm, it is operated by students enrolled in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies course “Agricultural Farm Management and Operations 450.” The farm is the only completely student-managed farm at a U.S. land-grant university. More than 150 alumni, students and current and former farm staff participated in the event including one of the program’s early graduates Don Buck (’49 farm operation). Jim Frevert (’60 farm operation), above, offered remarks and reflections about his experience in the course and what inspired him to create the James and Clare Frevert Ag 450 Fellowship to support the instructor-in-charge position. See photos.
CALS ALUMNI INDUCTED TO IOWA 4-H HALL OF FAME
Iowa 4-H recently held their 2018 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony for individuals who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H youth program in their county. CALS inductees include:
- Karl McCarty (‘81 farm operation)
- Denise Schwab (‘83 animal science, ag extension education, ‘87 MS professional ag)
- Steve Olsen (‘76 ag and life sciences education)
- Sandi (‘66 home economics education) and Jim Sharp (‘65 ag business)
- Ron Stover (‘73 ag and life sciences education)
- James Everett (‘76 animal science, ag and life sciences education)
- Nathan Mass (‘96 ag studies)
- Clyde Johnson (‘81 ag and life sciences education, ‘99 MS)
- Duane Bass (‘68 ag engineering, ‘70 MS)
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