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STORIES Online February 2012College NewsBLOCK AND BRIDLE CLUB RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARDSThe Block and Bridle Club received several awards at the National Block and Bridle Convention in Tennessee, Jan. 31 to Feb. 3. The club took first place in chapter yearbook, first place in chapter activities, and second place in chapter web page. Adair Boysen, a senior in animal science, received third place in the Outstanding Junior Scholarship Award. ISU ANIMAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH DETAILED ONLINEThe Department of Animal Science’s 2012 Animal Industry Report is available online. The extensive report includes research results relating to beef, dairy, equine, poultry, sheep, swine and companion animal industries in the state of Iowa. More...STUDY: CORN YIELDS JUMP WHEN GROWN WITH COVER CROPRecent results from a four-year ISU study on using cover crops between rows of corn reveals that higher yields - by as much as 10 percent - are possible using the soil-saving approach to farming. The results are the best yet in the ongoing research, according to Ken Moore, left, Distinguished Professor of agronomy and primary investigator on the project. Planting ground cover between rows of corn is intended to maintain soil moisture, slow soil erosion and sequester carbon. More...CALS ONLINE LEARNING ENROLLMENT HITS RECORD HIGHThe CALS online learning program had record enrollment numbers this spring, with registrations increasing by more than 24 percent totaling more than 1,100 registrations. Online classes offer an alternative for students who return home, study abroad or participate in internships. Departments with the largest enrollment included food science and human nutrition, agronomy and agricultural education and studies. More...ISU ENDS ADVISORY ROLE IN TANZANIA PROJECTDean Wintersteen has ended the college's advisory role in a proposed project in Tanzania. More...NO LIMITS TO THE VALUE OF AN AG DEGREEDean Wendy Wintersteen was one of four Midwestern deans of agriculture to address a recent Yahoo! Education article that described certain college majors as “useless,” including agriculture, animal sciences and horticulture. More More...Alumni NewsYoung Alum of the MonthLinda Herrera CALS ONLINE LEARNING ENROLLMENT HITS RECORD HIGHThe CALS online learning program had record enrollment numbers this spring, with registrations increasing by more than 24 percent totaling more than 1,100 registrations. Online classes offer an alternative for students who return home, study abroad or participate in internships. Departments with the largest enrollment included food science and human nutrition, agronomy and agricultural education and studies. More STUDY: CORN YIELDS JUMP WHEN GROWN WITH COVER CROPRecent results from a four-year ISU study on using cover crops between rows of corn reveals that higher yields - by as much as 10 percent - are possible using the soil-saving approach to farming. The results are the best yet in the ongoing research, according to Ken Moore, left, Distinguished Professor of agronomy and primary investigator on the project. Planting ground cover between rows of corn is intended to maintain soil moisture, slow soil erosion and sequester carbon. More VOGEL EARNS TOP HONORS FROM AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL EDITOR’S ASSOCIATIONAmerican Agriculturist Editor John Vogel (‘70 ag journalism and animal science), right, was recently honored by the American Agricultural Editor's Association in New Orleans with the "Writer of Merit" award. He's only the sixth person in the association's history to attain that distinction. The award requires scoring honors in 10 of 12 writing categories, such as ag issues, on-farm production articles, technical features, economics and management, human interest, editorial opinion and blogs. “It only took 40 years to achieve,” Vogel quips. SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR CALS ON FACEBOOKMake a statement. Download a cover image for your timeline. Fun alumni and student phrases are available including “I’m friends with Lancelot and Elaine," "I know what VEISHEA stands for” and more. HOYT APPOINTED TO USDA ADVISORY COMMITTEEJayce Hoyt (’92 public service and administration in agriculture), managing partner of Go Grain LLC in Bozeman, Mont., has been selected to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The appointees serve three-year terms. The committee represents all facets of the grain industry that advises the USDA on the establishment of programs and services under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. SHOVER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF IOWA STATE DAIRY ASSOCIATIONLarry Shover (’69 dairy science) of Delhi was recently elected president of the Iowa State Dairy Association. Shover and his family milk 105 registered Holsteins, farm more than 1,000 acres and operate an independent farrow-to-finish swine operation. He is a member of the Dairy Farmers of America Corporate Board, treasurer of the Iowa Division of the Midwest Dairy Association and is a founder and board member of the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation. CALS ALUMNI JOIN ISU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARDThree College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni recently joined the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors: Duane Halverson (’67 ag business, MS ‘69), retired chief operating officer of Land O’Lakes, Inc; Alan Krysan (’87 ag business), president of the Finney Company; and Melea Reicks Licht (’00 public service and administration in agriculture, MS ’05 agricultural and life sciences education), CALS communications specialist and editor of STORIES. Rich Degner (’72 Ag Education; MS ’77), executive director of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, continues his term on the board. Meet all board members More...Class Notes:2000s |
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