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Enhancing conservation professionals’ connections, communications, confidence

Through in-person and virtual discussions with farmers, extension specialists and each other, the unique LSLA program helps early-career natural resource professionals in Iowa gain knowledge to build relationships with farmers and increase confidence in their skills as conservation professionals.

A record-breaking year for the Iowa State Livestock Judging Camp

Over 190 elementary through high school students came to campus June 3-5 to participate in the Neal and Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp.

Iowa State’s oldest research farm turns 95

This year marks the 95th anniversary of Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm. Originally, the farm's research included several crops, including sugar beets. Now, this property has expanded to include some of the longest-running experiments on soil fertility and crop response to micronutrients, continuously running since the 1960s and 1980s, respectively.

Retallick named next associate dean for personnel and finance, Iles to step in as interim AGEDS chair

With a passion for leading others and thinking strategically about where the college and its departments and programs should go, Mike Retallick has been selected to serve as the next associate dean for personnel and finance for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective July 1.

Iowa Soybean Research Center announces leadership transition

On July 1, 2025, Iowa State University Associate Professor of Agronomy Mark Licht and Professor of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology Steve Whitham will join the Iowa Soybean Research Center (ISRC) as co-directors. After 11 years of leadership, founding ISRC Director and Morrill Professor of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology Greg Tylka will step away from the center at the end of 2025 to focus on his research responsibilities. 

Animal ecology major renamed wildlife and fisheries conservation and ecology

To clarify what students will study, the formerly named animal ecology major is now the wildlife and fisheries conservation and ecology major at Iowa State. Aside from the new name, no other changes were made – the degree requirements, classes and emphasis areas remain the same.

Change in leadership for CALS Career Services office

Plans are in place to continue offering students the high level of support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Services office has become known for, following the recent retirement of two long-time employees.

AATF and Iowa State University sign MOU

Sweet success seen in ISU Creamery

The Iowa State University Creamery holds a long tradition of success that dates to the late 1880s. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Creamery's re-establishment after a 50-year hiatus.

Undergraduate researcher gets hands-on look at ‘limitless possibilities’ of genetics

Laboratory work in many undergraduate classes is focused on achieving a certain outcome. For Wren Murzyn, a senior in genetics at Iowa State University, uncertainty in the lab has been more valuable.

Heuchelin selected as next director of Iowa State’s Seed Science Center

Scott Heuchelin has spent a career working with seeds and crops, including the last several years specifically ensuring that seeds moved throughout the world are free of disease. Now, he’s returning to his alma mater to serve as the next director of Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center.

CALS student club spotlight: Agricultural Business Club

Learn about the Agricultural Business Club and see if it's a good fit for you!