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CALS 2021 graduation speaker urges class to celebrate their diversity

When Lexie O’Brien offers congratulations to her fellow graduating seniors this spring, she will encourage them to celebrate the strengths gained from their diverse experiences as they head out into the world. On May 8 at 9 a.m., the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will share O’Brien’s remarks online just as the college’s in-person graduation celebration begins in Jack Trice Stadium.

CALS student marshal radiates leadership on campus and into the future

Graduating senior is all about dairy

Gamma Sigma Delta recognizes annual award winners and new members

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture, has announced the recipients of annual awards presented to Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty, students and alumni.

Skyler Rinker named holder of the James and Clare Frevert Ag450 Program Professorship

AMES, Iowa – Skyler Rinker, an assistant teaching professor in the Iowa State University Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, has been named the James and Clare Frevert Ag450 Program Professor.

More than $2 million in private gifts go to Iowa State University's new turkey teaching and research facility

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Department of Animal Science has received commitments of more than $2 million in private donations for Iowa State University’s new Turkey Teaching and Research Facility.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni honored for distinguished service

Media Advisory: ISU experts available to comment on spring planting

AMES, Iowa – Higher market prices, dry conditions in some stretches of the state and the lingering effects of last year’s derecho are just a few of the trends Iowa State University agriculture experts are tracking as we move closer to the prime

Emerging drainage water recycling practice could improve yields, water quality

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.

Professional Agricultural Student Club earns top placings at state, national competitions

AMES, Iowa – The move to a virtual competition format did not stop members of Iowa State University’s Professional Agricultural Student (PAS) Club from bringing home several top state and national awards from recent competitions.

Thamodaran to present Hertz Lecture April 12

AMES, Iowa – Dhamu Thamodaran, retired executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chief commodity hedging officer for Smithfield Foods, will present the 2021 Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture on April 12

Toth presented Rossmann Manatt Faculty Development Award

The 2021 Rossmann Manatt Faculty Development Award has been presented to Amy Toth, associate professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology and entomology at Iowa State University.

Fellows program prepares students to cut an innovative path

Owen Cline, a senior in industrial technology, was a fellow who joined the Student Innovation Fellows Corps with a concrete agenda: grow Cline Design Creations, his metal sign-making business.

Budding business caters to pets’ dietary needs

What started as an FFA project during high school has blossomed into a growing business catering to the special dietary needs of companion animals for freshman Arilyn Oatman.

Research challenges assumptions of genetics controlling leaf arrangement in sorghum

AMES, Iowa – Findings from an Iowa State University research team challenge previous understanding of the genetic control of traits associated with a “smart canopy” in sorghum.

Gift from Farm Credit Services of America fosters student innovation at Iowa State

AMES, Iowa – A gift from Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) will promote College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student innovation in the new Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University.

Secretary Naig honors ISU Meats Laboratory, Iowa food banks with 2021 Ag Leaders Awards

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today the recipients of the 2021 Secretary’s Iowa Ag Leader Awards, which are given to people and organizations that make exceptional contributions to the state’s agriculture

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presents 2021 awards to faculty and staff

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honored faculty and staff with awards in teaching, advising, research, extension and outreach, diversity and global engagement during a virtual ceremony March 22.

Iowa State University agricultural programs again among top 4% worldwide

For the eighth year in a row, Iowa State University’s agricultural programs have been named to the top 4 percent worldwide among other agriculture and forestry institutions, according to the 2021 QS World University Rankings.

Iowa Nutrient Research Center seeks new water quality research proposals

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.