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Articles describe genomic selection’s potential to meet future challenges in agriculture

Developing high-yielding, nutritious and climate-resilient crops is vital to safeguard the future of global food production. To meet the challenges, Iowa State University scientists are working with crop breeders to look for approaches that can efficiently speed up crop improvement programs. Genomic selection is an important part of the answer, according to Professor Jianming Yu, the Pioneer Distinguished Chair in Maize Breeding and director of the Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding at Iowa State. 

CALS student club spotlight: Farm Operations Club

Learn about the Farm Operations Club and see if it's a good fit for you!

SCN Coalition helps farmers fight relentless pest

The microscopic, soil-borne soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is considered the most serious biological threat to the U.S. soybean industry. In North America, it causes yield losses worth more than $1 billion annually. The SCN Coalition helps farmers combat this relentless pathogen in a variety of ways. Established by Professor Greg Tylka, director of the Iowa Soybean Research Center, with colleagues at other universities, the coalition was launched in 2018. It now includes scientists from 28 states and Ontario, Canada, grower checkoff organizations and corporate partners. 

2025 awards to be presented to CALS alums, friends

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Iowa State University Alumni Association will present awards to several CALS alums and friends at the 94th annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 24.

CALS student club spotlight: Professional Agriculture Student Chapter

Learn about the Professional Agricultural Student (PAS) Chapter and see if it's a good fit for you!

International Baking Industry Exposition offers ingredients for success

Nine Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition students attended the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 14-17. A unique aspect of the event is that students get paired with a mentor who is an industry professional through the Student Immersion program.

New tool improves tire changing safety at Iowa State farms

When dealing with tires that weigh over a ton each, safety is a top priority. At the Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy (AEA) Farm, where employees like Nathan Meyers, AEA manager, change up to 30 tires in a year, the emphasis on proper training, equipment and procedures ensures that every tire change is done with precision and care.

Prepare, connect, launch your future with CALS Career Services

Make plans to attend the CALS Career Day on Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Lied Recreation Athletic Center on campus. Connect with CALS Career Services ahead of time to see how they can help you prepare for success at Career Day!

Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University funds four research projects, holds Research Day

The Iowa Soybean Research Center’s Industry Advisory Council met in September for its annual meeting to consider proposed soybean research ideas and to offer guidance on how to best invest $380,000 in available new funding. The ISRC funded two new soybean research projects and provided an additional year of funding for two continuing projects. 

Two CALS students named inaugural recipients of Bill Northey Legacy of Leadership in Agriculture scholarship

Two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seniors, Jordan Johnson, agricultural business and international agriculture, and Braden Wells, agricultural business, have been named the first recipients of the Bill Northey Legacy of Leadership in Agriculture scholarship. 

New food packaging restricted chemicals resource created by Iowa State researchers

The challenge of minimizing risks from chemical contaminants in food packaging just got easier. New research pulls together regulated and restricted chemical substances in a new resource for stakeholders and manufacturers to reference.

CALS student club spotlight: Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club

Learn about the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club and see if it's a good fit for you!

Alum’s Living to Serve project continues to impact hundreds

It all started with a social media post asking community members to donate backpacks, pencils and other school supplies. In the six years since, approximately $20,000 has been raised and around 400 families have been impacted.