2008 News & Featured Stories Archive
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Fluorescent Corn Suggests Milling Improvements
December 23, 2008Read More about Fluorescent Corn Suggests Milling ImprovementsResearchers at Iowa State University have used a Nobel Prize-winning genetic technology to expand the understanding of milling corn.
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December 23, 2008AMES, Iowa — Researchers at Iowa State University have used a Nobel Prize-winning genetic technology to expand the understanding of milling corn. When corn is milled, or ground, its three primary tissues combine.
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December 23, 2008AMES, Iowa - A new online summary outlines Iowa State University's continuing research and extension efforts on reducing odor and gas emissions from livestock operations. The new summary includes more than 50 items on current or recent research and
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December 18, 2008AMES, Iowa "“ The United Soybean Board has approved soybean checkoff funding for the development and distribution of the National Swine Nutrition Guide by the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence.
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December 18, 2008
AMES, Iowa - If you are a farmer or gardener looking for quality-assured seed to plant this year, the Iowa Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) recently published the 2008 Iowa Seed Directory.
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December 18, 2008AMES, Iowa "“ Health and wellness are topics often at the forefront of people's minds, especially near the beginning of a new year.
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December 17, 2008AMES, Iowa "“ The art world could be looking a little greener, thanks to the efforts of two Iowa State University professors.
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December 12, 2008AMES, Iowa "“ Imagine tailoring your college career to become an expert in a technical field and a specific region of the world.
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December 1, 2008AMES, Iowa - Two videos featuring an Iowa State University plant pathology professor are featured on the Corn and Soybean Digest magazine's Web site. Greg Tylka is an extension plant pathologist and nematologist, plus coordinator of Iowa State
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November 26, 2008AMES, Iowa — John Lawrence, Iowa State University Extension livestock economist and economics professor, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics by U.S.
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November 25, 2008AMES, Iowa - If the only grocery store in town closes, it may also close easy access to affordable and nutritional food.
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November 24, 2008AMES, Iowa — Gary Munkvold, Iowa State University associate professor of plant pathology and Seed Science Center Endowed Chair, has been appointed chair of the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB). The program combines seed science
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November 24, 2008
AMES, Iowa "“ The Midwest Agribusiness Trade Research and Information Center (MATRIC) at Iowa State University has published a book on using distillers grains, a co-product of biofuels production, as a feedstuff for livestock and poultry.
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November 21, 2008AMES, Iowa — Mark Westgate, Iowa State University agronomy professor, becomes editor of "Crop Science," the flagship journal of the Crop Science Society of America, on Jan. 1, 2009.
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Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field Guide
November 20, 2008Iowa State University and the Iowa Soybean Association have published the Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field Guide. The pocket-sized booklet was written by Gregory Tylka, ISU Extension professor and plant pathologist.Read More about Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field Guide -
November 18, 2008AMES, Iowa "“ The National Academies has appointed Iowa State University Agronomy Professor Micheal Owen to the National Research Council Committee on the Impact of Biotechnology on Farm Economics and Sustainability.
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November 11, 2008
Ciancio was killed in 2002 in a collision with a drunk driver. The scholarship is awarded annually to a club member who most exemplifies Ciancio's selfless and caring qualities.
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November 10, 2008AMES, Iowa - Richard Schultz, a natural resource ecology and management professor at Iowa State, received one of six regional awards for teaching excellence Nov.
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VeraSun Energy bankruptcy filing raises questions
November 6, 2008for farmers who have contracted to deliver it grain. CALT answers some questions.Read More about VeraSun Energy bankruptcy filing raises questions -
November 3, 2008AMES, Iowa - Three members of the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty have been appointed to a national air quality task force. Hongwei Xin, agricultural and biosystems engineering professor, Robert Burns, agricult