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Exploring new sorghum cultivars’ potential as forage crop for Upper Midwest

September 25, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Sorghum is a productive and versatile annual crop used worldwide for livestock feed. Until now, the plant, which originated in the tropics, has done best in warmer regions with longer growing seasons than the Upper Midwest.

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Multiple internships pave the way for future career

December 9, 2022

If anyone knows the importance of taking part in internships while in college, it is Grace Howe. A senior double majoring in agricultural and rural policy studies and journalism and mass communication, Howe completed five internships while at Iowa State University. Her efforts to make the most of her academic journey through these experiences earned her the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council Academic Achievement Award.

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Helping students feel welcome on campus

December 8, 2022

Campus visits are an important part of the college selection process. Fatima Najar has been making sure underrepresented students and their families feel welcomed and included when they arrive at Iowa State University.

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Parkins selected as CALS Outstanding Senior

December 7, 2022

When Emma Parkins walks across the stage Dec. 16 during the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduation ceremony, she may be reflecting on the event as one of her “full circle” moments. Parkins is the fall 2022 recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council Outstanding Senior Award in recognition of her leadership and efforts to encourage professional advancement for women in agriculture.

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Iowa State University agronomist predicts the future through modeling

December 7, 2022

AMES, Iowa – Sotirios Archontoulis started out as a field crop researcher. “Every research project led to more questions,” he said. A mentor encouraged him to pursue modeling to find answers more quickly and cheaply.

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Students team up to tackle food insecurity

December 6, 2022

Food insecurity is a global concern, but it can also strike close to home. The complexity of this issue cannot be solved with a single solution — it must be approached from multiple angles. Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences teamed up with students from various other departments at Iowa State University to compete in Iowa State’s first-ever Food Insecurity Challenge.

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Boschert awarded for dedication to agriculture and life sciences

December 6, 2022

From club involvement to building relationships with fellow members of Alpha Gamma Rho, Andrew Boschert’s many roles in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have contributed to him receiving the CALS Council Outstanding Ambassador of Agriculture and Life Sciences Award for fall 2022. Boschert, a senior in animal science from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, attributes his adventure at Iowa State University to the confidence and leadership abilities he has today.

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Established network leads to major, internship, future career for graduating senior

December 5, 2022

A family friend introduced Jacob Mefford to the world of food science, and he’s been hooked ever since. Mefford, who graduates from Iowa State University later this month with a degree in food science, grew up near Chicago, Illinois. His family’s friend works for FONA International, a flavor company based in Geneva, Illinois. At the friend’s encouragement, Mefford would often take part in FONA’s consumer taste-test panels. That nourished his interest in the science of playing with ingredients to improve the taste of food and beverages.

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Awards: Strategic Seed Grants for Facilities & Equipment (2022)

December 2, 2022

The AES funded 8 requests for equipment or infrastructure to advance research and research capacity for for existing Hatch/Multistate Projects.

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Broiler research points to lasers as environmental enrichment devices

November 30, 2022

AMES, Iowa — Motivating broiler chickens to move using specially designed lasers can boost animal welfare and improve meat quality.

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Student promotes exotic pet care through business

November 29, 2022

Cameryn Schafer, senior in animal ecology, is passionate about exotic pets, which is why she established Spock’s Sanctuary. She and Cole Reiman (‘21 agricultural and life sciences education) opened this animal rescue operation at their home in Fontanelle, Iowa, to rehabilitate and rehome reptiles and amphibians that previously received inadequate attention. They also strive to teach pet owners about animal health and welfare.

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'The best career there’s ever been'; Ag education in action

November 29, 2022

Sarah Martin didn’t have it in her plan to teach agriculture education, but a chance placement during her student teaching rotation changed her course.

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Iowa State University holds dedication ceremony for vehicle testing lab supported by Danfoss Power Solutions

November 21, 2022

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering hosted a dedication ceremony on Nov.

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From the classroom to the greenhouse: Club finds success in growing poinsettias

November 14, 2022

Every year, the Horticulture Club grows and sells poinsettias for their annual fundraiser.

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Turkeys placed at Iowa State teaching, research farm

November 14, 2022

AMES, Iowa – A total of 1,800 poults (young turkeys) were placed inside the new Stanley L. Balloun Turkey Teaching and Research Facility at Iowa State University earlier this month.

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Acker to reimagine food, ag sectors in Greece as Fulbright Specialist

November 4, 2022

AMES, Iowa – David Acker, associate dean for global engagement and director of the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been selected to receive a Fulbright Specialist

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Paving his own way

November 4, 2022

In addition to completing assignments and taking exams, Luke Dietrich’s college career has consisted of laying bricks and drawing landscaping plans. The senior in horticulture is the owner of Pilot Landscaping Solutions LLC, and he has scaled his business while simultaneously pursuing his degree.

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni, friends to be honored with 2022 awards

October 31, 2022

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Iowa State University Alumni Association will present awards to several CALS alumni and friends at the 91st annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Nov.

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CALS students prepare for week-long Homecoming festivities

October 27, 2022

Campaniling, fireworks, Yell like Hell and even bacon are a few of the exciting things to look forward to during Iowa State University’s 2022 Homecoming celebration Oct. 30-Nov. 5. A year’s worth of planning goes into making Homecoming week a success, and several College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students have had a part in the process.

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Plant scientist prepares emerging researchers for success in the lab and beyond

October 26, 2022

AMES, Iowa – Mentoring young scientists is a career priority for Dior Kelley, assistant professor of genetics, development and cell biology at Iowa State University.

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CALS student doubles as a drum major

October 20, 2022

Many students at Iowa State University associate fall semester with football season, and no football game is complete without the marching band. While each instrument has a unique part to play, Kate Heine is one of three drum majors who bring the band together to create its signature sound.

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