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.
Over 190 elementary through high school students came to campus June 3-5 to participate in the Neal and Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AMES, Iowa - The African Agricultural Technology Foundation and Iowa State University signed a memorandum of cooperation and understanding earlier this year.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the Agricultural Business Club and see if it's a good fit for you!
Founded in 2012, Young Professionals in Agriculture seeks to connect young agricultural professionals in central Iowa. Members gather monthly to participate in industry tours, fun social events or community service opportunities.
Do wetlands engineered for water quality treatment function in ways that provide benefits for biodiversity, similar to Iowa’s natural wetlands?
After 10 years of leading the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, Joshua Rosenbloom will conclude his service as chair on June 30 and remain a faculty member in the department. Peter Orazem, University Professor of Economics, will serve as interim department chair starting July 1.
Seventy-three years after he completed his last class at Iowa State University, Raymond “Ray” Peter Carroll will posthumously be awarded his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and rural administration during CALS Convocation May 16 in Hilton Coliseum.
Each semester, seniors who have gone above and beyond while attending Iowa State University can be nominated to receive one of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council senior awards. This semester, five seniors will be honored at the May 16 CALS Convocation.
Harshita Sharma, a graduating senior in microbiology, will serve as the CALS Convocation speaker for the spring 2025 semester.
Jennifer Holliday, a graduating senior in agricultural studies, journalism and mass communication and international agriculture, will represent CALS as the student marshal at the university's spring 2025 Commencement ceremony.
Learn about the Horticulture Club and how you can become involved (no matter what your major is)!
