AMES, Iowa — Global research partnerships, student exchanges, immersive study abroad programs and service projects are the focus of the latest issue of STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences from Iowa State University.
2010 News & Featured Stories Archive
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December 8, 2010
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December 1, 2010
AMES, Iowa — A new study offers hope for children born with a rare genetic disease, according to a paper published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The research was led by Dr.
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November 2, 2010
AGCO Corp. recently loaned an MT765C tractor to the agricultural and biosystems engineering department for use in classroom, research and extension activities.
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November 1, 2010
AMES, Iowa — Larry Johnson, Iowa State University professor of food science and human nutrition, has been presented the Applied Research Award by the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC).
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November 1, 2010
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University was awarded a grant to study the effect of cover crops, soil amendments and reduced tillage on carbon sequestration and soil health in a long-term organic vegetable system.
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October 31, 2010
AMES, Iowa — A long-time member of the Iowa State University animal science faculty is now in the Meat Industry Hall of Fame.
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October 29, 2010
The 40th annual Ag Career Day attracted 166 employers and more than 1,400 students. View slides and listen to Mike Gaul, career services director, talk about its success.
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October 29, 2010
AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presented awards on Oct. 29 at the annual Iowa State University Alumni Association Honors and Awards ceremony.
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October 28, 2010
AMES, Iowa — Results of a new statewide representative survey reveal the patterns and preferences of Iowa citizens in their use of the state's rivers and streams, with nearly half of survey respondents reporting taking trips to one of the 73 liste
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October 18, 2010
This fall, 8 members of an Iowa State University corn research lab had an opportunity to experience the corn harvest on an Iowa farm
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October 12, 2010
AMES, Iowa — Neil E. Harl will present the 2010 William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture Oct. 27 at Iowa State University. Harl will present "Building an Enduring Leadership Platform" at 7 p.m.
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October 7, 2010
Dean Wendy Wintersteen speaks about increased enrollment and 98.5 percent placement of graduates at the alumni barbecue.
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October 6, 2010
AMES, Iowa — The concept of "life cycle assessment" was first applied to manufacturing processes but is increasingly being used to examine agriculture.
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October 4, 2010
AMES, Iowa — Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, will be at Iowa State University Oct. 12 to participate in a "Global Farmer Town Hall" meeting.
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October 4, 2010
AMES, Iowa — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is one of the new organizations that has committed to recruit at Ag Career Day Oct. 19 at Iowa State University.
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October 4, 2010
Iowa has rich soils and a climate well suited for producing crops for food, fuel and fiber. But when it rains, farm fields can be susceptible to nutrient loss.
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September 30, 2010
AMES, Iowa — A member of the Russian Parliament and president of a farmer organization will present a lecture at Iowa State University Oct. 18.
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September 27, 2010
This fall, Kemin Industries, the nutritional ingredient manufacturer based in Des Moines, is sponsoring radio commercials that promote the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences during Cyclone football games.
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September 27, 2010
AMES, Iowa — Jack and Fran Thomson of Cresco have established the Borlaug-Thomson Internship Fund to support the work of an intern for the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation and the historic Borlaug farm.
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September 24, 2010
The EU-US Academic Exchange Program provides educational opportunities related to biorenewables and bioproducts for seniors and graduate students