Honeyberries gaining interest as nutritious, resilient fruit for Iowa

Honeyberries are gaining recognition as an up-and-coming “superfood.” The plant, introduced to Iowa over the last decade, is gaining interest from consumers and growers alike as a highly nutritious fruit with other benefits for Iowa growing conditions. The public can learn more about honeyberries and other fruits at a field day event at the Horticulture Research Station, July 29, from noon to 4 p.m. 

Brewing and winemaking blend research, education and community impact

At Iowa State University, fermenting grapes and grains serves a broader purpose than just producing alcohol products. 

TerraMax joins Iowa Soybean Research Center as industry partner

The Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University welcomes TerraMax as its newest industry partner. A representative from the company will serve on the ISRC’s industry advisory council, which provides guidance on research needs and funding priorities for the center. TerraMax will also provide financial support to the center, which will be leveraged with soybean checkoff funds from the Iowa Soybean Association to support soybean research at the university.

Planting knowledge, harvesting impact at Horticulture Research Station

The Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station provides students with hands-on experience producing fruits, vegetables and honey on 235 acres of land north of Ames. Students work year-round planting, harvesting, maintaining equipment and supporting marketing efforts, with nearly all tasks completed by hand.  

Undergrad to build on research experience with prestigious Fulbright internship

Third-year Iowa State University horticulture and global resource systems student Ella McGrath is bound for a new research adventure in Canada this summer, as part of a 2026 Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program.