2010 News & Featured Stories Archive
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December 16, 2010
The assignment: Identify biorenewable issues and find a solution. View a few of the students who presented their solutions at a poster session during finals week.
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Iowa farmland value jumps 15.9 percent
December 15, 2010The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased to $5,064 an acre, up $693 per acre from 2009, according to ISU Extension economist Mike Duffy.Read More about Iowa farmland value jumps 15.9 percent -
College sophomore spreads holiday joy
December 8, 2010Rachel Owen is helping brighten the Christmas of the 50 children living at Beloit Residential Services in Ames where they receive rehabilitation and psychiatric treatment to overcome emotional and behavioral disorders.Read More about College sophomore spreads holiday joy -
December 8, 2010
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.
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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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Genes missing from resequenced corn varieties
November 23, 2010Researchers recently re-sequenced and compared six elite inbred corn (maize) lines and were surprised to find that entire genes were missing from one line to another.Read More about Genes missing from resequenced corn varieties -
Student team second in international competition
November 19, 2010The Dairy Products Evaluation Team earned a second place finish in the overall category and a first place in the yogurt category at the annual collegiate dairy products evaluation competition.Read More about Student team second in international competition -
Professor receives innovation and leadership award
November 17, 2010Gail Nonnecke is one of eight winners of 2010 Women of Innovation Awards presented by the Technology Association of Iowa.Read More about Professor receives innovation and leadership award -
November 2, 2010AGCO 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, 2010AMES, 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). The AACC International Applied Research Award is pr
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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, 2010AMES, Iowa — A long-time member of the Iowa State University animal science faculty is now in the Meat Industry Hall of Fame. Robert Rust was one of 12 new members inducted Oct.
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October 29, 2010The 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, 2010AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presented awards on Oct.
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October 28, 2010AMES, 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 listed r
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October 18, 2010This 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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Bio-asphalt gets it start at BioCentury Research Farm
October 13, 2010The bio-oil being used to produce a green asphalt alternative was produced in a pyrolysis facility at the new research farm near Ames.Read More about Bio-asphalt gets it start at BioCentury Research Farm -
October 12, 2010AMES, 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. in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union on campus.
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October 7, 2010Dean Wendy Wintersteen speaks about increased enrollment and 98.5 percent placement of graduates at the alumni barbecue.
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Professorship for excellence in teaching named
October 6, 2010Doug Kenealy has been named the first recipient of the Eldred and Donna Harman Professorship for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.Read More about Professorship for excellence in teaching named