2010 News & Featured Stories Archive
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September 2, 2010Sharing information about the soil was the focus of the display featured in the ISU hoop building at the Farm Progress Show.
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Center explains Verasun situation
September 1, 2010The Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation offers answers to questions about the Verasun bankruptcy and attempts to recover money from corn suppliers.Read More about Center explains Verasun situation -
John Deere features ISU-developed technology
September 1, 2010Machinery to clean and collect corn cobs for cellulosic ethanol production and other uses based on initial research by an Iowa State University engineer was featured at this year's Farm Progress Show in Boone.Read More about John Deere features ISU-developed technology -
August 31, 2010AMES, Iowa — Finding greener methods to clean up the Gulf oil spill is the focus of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Rapid Response grant. The grant was awarded to two Iowa State University faculty members who are collaborating with scientists an
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August 26, 2010AMES, Iowa — After months of testing, the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence is launching classes at six universities through Swine Science Online.
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August 25, 2010AMES, Iowa — Scott Henry was one of 23 students from 18 universities across the United States selected to participate in the Exploring Agriculture in Taiwan (EAT) program held in early August. Henry, an Iowa State University junior in agricultural b
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August 24, 2010ANKENY, Iowa — The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and Iowa State University (ISU) have developed a new resource to help soybean growers recognize and manage weed problems. The Weed Identification Field Guide includes images and descriptions of 56 br
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Resources on egg safety
August 20, 2010In light of the recent egg recalls, new links have been posted on the Egg Industry Center homepage, providing an overview of ISU and other resources on egg safety and related topics.Read More about Resources on egg safety -
August 19, 2010AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University's Research and Demonstration Farms and ISU Extension have scheduled several late summer field days beginning Aug.
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Allee Farm Field Day Aug. 20
August 18, 2010Read More about Allee Farm Field Day Aug. 20Corn management and precision agriculture will be the focus of a field day at the Iowa State University Allee Research and Demonstration Farm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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August 16, 2010Interacting with beluga whales, polar bears, manatees and dolphins was part of the summer's daily routine for two College students.
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August 13, 2010The field day attracted more than 200 people on July 29. Researches shared tips and information about weeds, vineyards, fruits, vegetables and turf grass.
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Reducing soil nitrate loss, protecting water quality
August 9, 2010Matt Helmers (shown) and Antonio Mallarino have been studying nitrates that pass through soil into tiling systems from different types of crops and fertilizer treatments.Read More about Reducing soil nitrate loss, protecting water quality -
August 9, 2010AMES, Iowa — Corn management and precision agriculture will be the focus of a field day at the Iowa State University Allee Research and Demonstration Farm near Newell on Aug. 20, from 10 a.m.
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August 5, 2010PSA major Mary Foell has spent the summer in Howard County developing a curriculum on Dr. Borlaug's legacy.
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August 5, 2010Pat Schnable, agronomy, led a summer tour of labs and fields for Iowa Corn Growers Association members.
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August 3, 2010AMES, Iowa — Gary Twedt received the Distinguished Service to Iowa Horticulture Award at the second annual All Horticulture Field Day on July 29. Twedt is the golf superintendent at the Ottumwa Country Club where he has worked for the past 23 years.
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Horticulture professor receives teaching award
August 3, 2010Read More about Horticulture professor receives teaching awardAnn Marie VanDerZanden, professor of horticulture, received the 2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Educator Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science.
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August 3, 2010AMES, Iowa — Ann Marie VanDerZanden, professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, has been presented the 2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Educator Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS). The award recognizes an educato
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July 29, 2010
In an effort to improve animal health and food safety, researcher Chris Tuggle and colleagues are finding new ways to identify animals harboring Salmonella.