News Releases
Capacity building grants to underscore seed systems development and ag biotech innovation in the Philippines and AfricaOctober 13th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (SSC) has been awarded two back-to-back grants to strengthen the capacities of national seed and biosafety authorities in the Philippines and Africa.
The Center will lead a grant from...
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J. Drew Lanham, Naturalist, Author, Birder, to Present 2020 Errington Lecture, Oct. 22October 5th, 2020
AMES, Iowa - This 2020 Errington Memorial Lecture “Coloring the Conservation Message” will be presented by birder, naturalist, author and educator Drew Lanham, Thursday Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.
The online event is free and open to all. Details,...
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Iowa Soybean Research Center Funds Three Iowa State Research ProjectsOctober 1st, 2020
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Soybean Research Center has awarded over $250,000 in funding to three soybean research projects at Iowa State University. The center’s Industry Advisory Council met at its annual meeting in September to discuss 22 research...
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Iowa State agricultural and biosystems engineering undergraduate program ranked No. 2 in U.S.September 21st, 2020
AMES, Iowa - According to the newly released U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 “Best Colleges” rankings in the biological/agricultural engineering category, Iowa State’s agricultural and biosystems program is the No. 2 ranked undergraduate program...
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Iowa State University Researchers Investigate Ag Supply Chain ResiliencySeptember 21st, 2020
Ames, IA – A new grant will allow Iowa State University researchers to study how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the U.S. food supply chain with the goal of finding short- and long-term solutions to increase resiliency against future...
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Five Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty recognized for innovative teaching amid COVID-19September 21st, 2020
AMES, Iowa - With a mere 10 days advance notice, Iowa State faculty members last spring had to quickly convert their in-person classes to online formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The extraordinary, creative efforts of a number of faculty to...
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ISU Agriculture and Life Sciences Virtual Career Fair Set for Oct. 13-14September 15th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host a virtual two-day Career Fair on Oct. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year students will have the opportunity to interact with companies and employers online through a...
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Iowa State University Leads New Project to Build ‘Genome to Phenome’ Research Community Across Crops and LivestockSeptember 9th, 2020
AMES, Iowa - A new federal grant will support an Iowa State University-led effort to spur development of a “genome to phenome” infrastructure for scientific collaboration across crops and livestock.
The three-year, $960,000 project will provide...
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Insect Zoo: Available to (virtually) come to a classroom near youSeptember 9th, 2020
With so many variations of in-person and online learning going on, staff at Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo don’t want students to miss out on the opportunity to learn about bugs.
The Insect Zoo is offering virtual Live with Bugs programs...
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Huff-Lonergan recognized for innovative teaching effortsSeptember 9th, 2020
AMES, Iowa - For Elisabeth Huff-Lonergan, being able to share her knowledge of meat sciences with students is something she enjoys. Recently, she was recognized for the innovative teaching methods she uses in the classroom to help students learn...
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Iowa Nutrient Research Center Funds 11 New Water Quality StudiesSeptember 1st, 2020
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State University announces funding for 11 new water quality and nutrient management projects for 2020-2021.
“This round of projects represents over $1.3 million for water quality research...
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Media Advisory: Iowa State University Agronomist and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to Discuss Fall Conservation Considerations, Cost-Share Programs, Cover CropsSeptember 1st, 2020
Joint media availability will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agronomist Mark Licht and United States Department of...
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Media Advisory: Iowa State University Grain Quality Expert, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to Discuss How Drought, Derecho May Affect Grain Quality, StorageAugust 27th, 2020
Joint media availability will be held on Friday at 10 a.m.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach grain quality expert Charles Hurburgh will hold joint...
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Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Offers Scholarships to Governor's Charity Steer Show ExhibitorsAugust 26th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Department of Animal Science partnered with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council to host the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the...
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Water Quality, Social Well-being Linkages Focus of Grant OpportunityAugust 25th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Water Center and Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State University will jointly fund research to explore the linkages between water quality and social well-being for Iowa communities.
The research focus for this...
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Iowa State Researchers Win Grant to Develop Plant Gene Editing Technique to Improve Switchgrass, SorghumAugust 25th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – Conventional approaches to plant genome editing still require transformation techniques that present roadblocks for many crops.
A new project supported by a two-year, $300,000 grant from the USDA Agriculture and Food Research...
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AMVAC Partners with Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State UniversityAugust 24th, 2020
AMES, Iowa — AMVAC Chemical Corporation has joined the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University as an industry partner. In this role, AMVAC provides financial support to the center and will have a representative...
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Kevin Kimle Receives Ted Bair CYstarters Mentorship AwardAugust 21st, 2020
AMES, Iowa – Kevin Kimle, director of the Iowa State University Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative, received the Ted Bair...
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Iowa State University Researchers Win Grant to Integrate Biological Models in Genomic Evaluation for Pig GrowthAugust 20th, 2020
AMES, Iowa - A research group led by Jack Dekkers, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University, has received a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to further genetic improvement of...
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Media Advisory: Iowa State University Agronomists and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to Provide Ag-Related Storm Damage Update at 3:30 p.m.August 12th, 2020
AMES, IA – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agronomists Mark Licht and Meaghan Anderson will hold media availability at 3:30 p.m. today to provide an update...
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Bees to provide honey, learning opportunities at Iowa State University's new apiaryJuly 28th, 2020
Have you heard the buzz? Bees have taken up residence in Cyclone-colored hives at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station north of Ames, where they will soon...
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Iowa State University hosts online poultry internship program via the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of ExcellenceJuly 22nd, 2020
AMES, Iowa - 2020 was a year of firsts for the Midwest Poultry Consortium’s Center of Excellence Scholarship and Internship Program - the first year it was hosted by Iowa State...
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Researcher Selected for Lilly Award to Refine Novel Method for Finding RNA Drug TargetsJuly 20th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – A new research award from the Eli Lilly Research Award Program will fund a collaborative research project with Iowa State University scientists researching innovative methods for finding previously overlooked targets for drug...
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Grant Supporting International Food Security Awarded to Iowa State University, Colorado State UniversityJuly 16th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – Improving international food security is the focus of a grant awarded to researchers and educators working in plant breeding and genetic resources in Iowa State University’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Colorado State...
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Iowa State University Block and Bridle Club Receives National AwardsJuly 16th, 2020
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State University Block and Bridle Club received four national awards from the National Block and Bridle Club this year.
The awards were to be presented in April at the 100th National Block and Bridle Convention in Ames....
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