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Agronomy Student Dives into Water Quality Research
Jenna Rasmusson is an agronomist, but she’s spending the summer studying water quality. She is one of several students participating in a summer internship, which offers an opportunity for students to build their resumes, network and get hands-on experience. Rasmusson, a senior in agronomy, shares why her summer internship helps her understand Iowa’s landscape.
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- Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University launches challenge grant encouraging research on cage-free housing air quality
- Harrison County Pest Resistance Management Field Day Scheduled July 9
- Iowa State University Leopold Center’s Spencer Award Nominations Due June 30
- Harrison County Project Finds Local Weeds Resist Common Herbicides
- Corteva Partners with Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University
Caring Mentorship, Room to Grow
Riley Arthur is on the run. The junior majoring in agricultural business and economics is chasing not just a degree, but the full-blown Iowa State experience.
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New economic study shows combination of SNAP and WIC improves food security
Iowa State University research shows that participating in two food assistance programs – SNAP and WIC programs – compared to SNAP alone increases food security by at least 2 percentage points and potentially as much as 24 percentage points.