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Three emerging ag leaders named as FFAR Fellows from Iowa State University

Three Iowa State University doctoral students were recently selected for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2026-2029 Fellows Program, an honor that recognizes emerging leaders poised to shape the future of agriculture.

Smelser selected as next executive director of Iowa Crop Improvement Association

Andrew Smelser has spent more than 20 years working in crop genetics, germplasm licensing, field research and seed-industry partnerships. Now, he has been named the next executive director of the Iowa Crop Improvement Association.

From Iowa Pork Queen to nation’s top Young Pork Advocate

Talking about pork and its importance is something Amanda Ostrem could do all day long, and she recently won an award for it.

Saving Iowa’s heritage horse breed

Maggie Lupkes is on a mission to help save a draft horse breed whose history is rooted in central Iowa.

USDA funds collaboration to study, support rural well-water users

Honeyberries gaining interest as nutritious, resilient fruit for Iowa

Honeyberries are gaining recognition as an up-and-coming “superfood.” The plant, introduced to Iowa over the last decade, is gaining interest from consumers and growers alike as a highly nutritious fruit with other benefits for Iowa growing conditions. The public can learn more about honeyberries and other fruits at a field day event at the Horticulture Research Station, July 29, from noon to 4 p.m. 

Zhu named interim chair of Department of Statistics

Zhengyuan Zhu, professor of statistics, Kingland Fellow in Data Analytics, and director of the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM), has been selected as the interim chair of the Department of Statistics, effective July 1.

One-of-a-kind support system for veterinary students

Sydney Paris ('22 animal science, microbiology) started the First-Generation Low-Income Veterinary Student Association (FiGLI VSA) at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she just began her fourth year. Inspiration for the group came from her participation in Iowa State's STEM Scholars Program.

New feed trailer expands feed delivery opportunities

Delivery of bulk feed produced at the Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex to Iowa State’s animal science farms is now possible, thanks to a new high-tech feed trailer.

Brewing and winemaking blend research, education and community impact

At Iowa State University, fermenting grapes and grains serves a broader purpose than just producing alcohol products. 

TerraMax joins Iowa Soybean Research Center as industry partner

The Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University welcomes TerraMax as its newest industry partner. A representative from the company will serve on the ISRC’s industry advisory council, which provides guidance on research needs and funding priorities for the center. TerraMax will also provide financial support to the center, which will be leveraged with soybean checkoff funds from the Iowa Soybean Association to support soybean research at the university.