Research News
Find stories about the latest research breakthroughs, student achievements, faculty honors and outreach events. News articles are published regularly, keeping the CALS community, the public and stakeholders informed.
Research News
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Planting knowledge, harvesting impact at Horticulture Research Station
May 26, 2026The 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.
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Undergrad to build on research experience with prestigious Fulbright internship
May 12, 2026Third-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.
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Exploring conifers’ potential as bioreactor wood chip source
May 12, 2026Hardwood tree species have traditionally been used as a source of wood chips for bioreactors, but could conifers be used, as well? Two Iowa State students teamed up to find out.
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New research shows finding the 'sweet spot' is key to successful groundcover systems
May 4, 2026AMES, Iowa – At Iowa State University, Amina Moro is advancing research that could reshape how farmers balance productivity with environmental sustainability.
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New study quantifies large increase in Corn Belt maize residue
April 28, 2026Carbon inputs from maize residue in the Corn Belt increased almost 50% from 1980 to 2020, according to a new Iowa State University-led study. The increase, driven by higher productivity and expanded corn acreage, has significant implications for crop management, farm economics and environmental sustainability across the region.