2019 News & Featured Stories Archive
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December 16, 2019
AMES, Iowa – The Milleman Family Mentorship Award was presented to Marshall Ruble and Dick Schultz for their work in advising students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.
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December 11, 2019Three scientists in Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Science have recently received notable national recognition for research and innovation.
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December 9, 2019
AMES, Iowa – Kevin Schalinske, an Iowa State University food science and human nutrition professor, was named one of five 2019 regional winners of the U.S.
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December 3, 2019More than 80 farmers, academics and members of the agricultural supply chain met in Des Moines, Nov. 25, for an Iowa Smart Agriculture Initiative forum co-sponsored by Solutions from the Land and Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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November 25, 2019
AMES, Iowa — Honey bees are facing tough times. Colonies of these pollinators are being lost at an unprecedented rate, and some are blaming farming practices, in particular, the intensive corn and soybean production systems in the Midwest.
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November 22, 2019
A Message of Thanks from Dean Daniel J. Robison CALS Thankful Daniel J. Robison, Endowed Dean’s Chair of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, shares his thoughts on his first year at Iowa State University.
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November 14, 2019
New research shows that “multi-purpose oxbows” can effectively reduce nitrate-nitrogen, earning them a spot in the Iowa Nutrient Research Strategy’s menu of conservation options.
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November 11, 2019
AMES, Iowa — The senior associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has been honored for his leadership in promoting national research initiatives.
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November 8, 2019
AMES, Iowa — Neil Harl, retired Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, has been honored by a national organization of estate planners.
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November 4, 2019
AMES, Iowa – A student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University received the George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service Award.
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October 31, 2019
AMES, Iowa — Richard Gates has been named director of the Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University.
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October 30, 2019
AMES, IA – Sutherland farmer Paul Mugge has been selected as the 2019 winner of the Spencer Award, presented by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University.
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October 29, 2019
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Iowa State University Alumni Association presented awards at the annual Honors and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 25.
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October 25, 2019For the past 14 years the Agriculture Weekend Experience or AWE program has introduced students who have no experience in agriculture to farmers and professionals in ag related industries.
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October 24, 2019
AMES, Iowa — Following meetings with its industry advisory council and management team, the Iowa Soybean Research Center (ISRC) announced that it has awarded funding for a new soybean research project at Iowa State University.
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October 18, 2019Kayla Kaalberg is one of 10 finalists receiving the Cardinal Court Scholarship, which is part of the Iowa State University Homecoming activities that begin on Oct. 20. Students nominated to the Cardinal Court are recognized for their academic achievements, campus leadership, character and service to community.
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October 17, 2019
AMES, Iowa — A 20-year study by Iowa State University researchers shows fertilizing cropland with poultry manure can benefit soil health and farm profits when compared to a commercial fertilizer.
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October 7, 2019At the GRS major's 10th anniversary celebration, administrators, donors, faculty and staff, current students and GRS alumni reminisced about the roots and pondered the future of a one-of-a-kind program.