Research News Releases
‘Genome to Phenome’ Research Community Wins Grant for Next Phase
June 21st, 2021
AMES, Iowa – A new federal grant will expand the impact of a project creating a shared vision across research communities for crops, livestock and data engineering, known as the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI).
The $960,000...
Innovative technologies track cattle feed intake and manure application to support studies at Iowa State research farms
May 25th, 2021
AMES, Iowa – Two new pieces of precision farm equipment on Iowa State University research farms are enhancing efficiency and accuracy for research trials, putting innovation to work for farms in the future.
Smart feeder monitors cattle feed...
Fulbright Scholar bridges the gap toward better human health
May 17th, 2021
Jacob Boyd Johnson will begin studying immunotoxicology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich for 10 months as part of the Fulbright Scholar program.
By Amber Friedrichsen
Jacob Boyd Johnson aspires to one day lead a research lab and...
New research predicts benefits to monarchs from habitat planted near crop fields
May 17th, 2021
AMES, Iowa – New research on monarchs by Iowa State University scientists offers important insights to those trying to boost populations by planting habitat close to corn and soybean fields.
The research indicates maximum increases in Iowa...
Emerging drainage water recycling practice could improve yields, water quality
April 5th, 2021
AMES, Iowa — Drainage water recycling (DWR) is a drainage management system designed to capture water during wet periods so it can be used later when growing crops are thirsty.
Versions of DWR have been around for years, but adoption has...
Iowa Nutrient Research Center seeks new water quality research proposals
March 15th, 2021
AMES, Iowa- The Iowa Nutrient Research Center is accepting new proposals for research that seek to improve water quality by reducing nitrate and phosphorus in Iowa’s waterways.
This week the center begins accepting proposals for water quality...
Iowa State researchers study effects of cellulosic feedstocks for ethanol production
February 25th, 2021
AMES, Iowa – A new Iowa State University study considers an increase of growing cellulosic feedstocks for ethanol production and the effect it could have on land use and water quality, specifically nitrogen loss, in the Mississippi Atchafalaya...
Iowa State Student Selected for NIH Fellowship to Expand the Druggable Human Genome
January 27th, 2021
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University graduate student Warren Rouse has been selected to receive a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein...
CALS faculty, staff, students recognized for exceptional efforts during COVID-19
January 15th, 2021
A number of faculty, staff and students from within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently earned recognition by Iowa State University for their exceptional efforts to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A...
Iowa State Researchers Find Overexpression of a Soybean Gene Might Lead to Resistance Against Major Pathogens
December 14th, 2020
AMES, IA -- Any number of different soybean pests can derail a good season. Soybean farmers in Iowa know how devastating they can be, with some causing millions in losses each year.
A new study by a research team led by Madan Bhattacharyya,...
Iowa State Researchers Find Antibody Response to Vaccination Helps Predict Swine Reproductive Success
December 7th, 2020
AMES, Iowa — Measuring antibody response to a commonly used vaccination against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, or PRRSV, could better predict swine reproductive success than common genetic selection strategies, according to...
Angela Shaw Receives Kolmer Award for Excellence in Applied Research
November 23rd, 2020
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presented the Dean Lee R. Kolmer Award for Excellence in Applied Research to Angela Shaw, associate professor in food science and human nutrition and extension...
Iowa State Researchers Find Biochar Mitigates Manure-related Odors and Emissions
November 17th, 2020
AMES, IA – A new study from Iowa State University shows that carbon-rich biochar could be used to mitigate many odors and potentially toxic volatile organic compounds emitted from swine manure.
“The results of this study and related research...
Which Small Towns Attract Start-ups and Why
November 2nd, 2020
AMES, Iowa – While many small rural towns face economic distress, some manage to overcome the odds to succeed in attracting new firms and job opportunities.
It’s well-known that small rural towns often face economic distress. Along with losses...
Iowa Egg Council pledges additional support to the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm at Iowa State University
October 26th, 2020
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Egg Council has pledged an additional $150,000 to the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm at Iowa State University.
“Iowa is the...
Iowa State University Scientists Advance Plant Breeding for Organic Industry
October 15th, 2020
A new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) will support Iowa State scientists and collaborators as they develop improved seed corn tailored to the needs of the rapidly...
Capacity building grants to underscore seed systems development and ag biotech innovation in the Philippines and Africa
October 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...
Iowa Soybean Research Center Funds Three Iowa State Research Projects
October 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...
Iowa State University Researchers Investigate Ag Supply Chain Resiliency
September 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...
Long-term Partnership Between USDA and Iowa State University Researchers Produces Innovative Results for Water Quality
September 16th, 2020 by Ann Y. Robinson
USDA Agricultural Research Service National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment at Iowa State University. Photo by Whitney Baxter.
A collaborative partnership between researchers with USDA’s Agricultural...
Iowa State University Leads New Project to Build ‘Genome to Phenome’ Research Community Across Crops and Livestock
September 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...
Iowa Nutrient Research Center Funds 11 New Water Quality Studies
September 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...
Water Quality, Social Well-being Linkages Focus of Grant Opportunity
August 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...
Iowa State Researchers Win Grant to Develop Plant Gene Editing Technique to Improve Switchgrass, Sorghum
August 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...
AMVAC Partners with Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University
August 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...