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2000s
Stanhope farmers Bart Olthoff (‘05 ag studies) and his wife Katie were among those honored as recipients of “The Way We Live Award” at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. The award, selected based on applicants essays, honors families who demonstrate a daily dedication to animal agriculture and exemplify farm values. The award is sponsored by NewsRadio 1040 WHO and Tractor Supply Company.

1980s
Patrick Hicks (PhD ‘86 agronomy) has been appointed Technical Sales Manager for Soil Remediation for FMC Environmental Solutions in in Raleigh, N.C. Prior to joining FMC, Hicks was a Senior Consultant at Environmental Resources Management.

Kevin Martin (‘83 entomology, animal ecology) has been named the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Supervisor in Northeast Oregon. Martin was previously Umatilla National Forest Supervisor in Pendleton, Ore.

1970s
In Memoriam:
Kent N. Harrold (‘77 public service and administration in ag), 58, of Sioux City, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died on July 24 due to multiple health concerns. His work included the Farm and Home Administration, A.O. Smith Corp. and the Social Security Administration. He was involved in 4-H, Farm House Fraternity and was an avid ISU football and basketball fan.

BLASER HONORED FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Brock Blaser (MS ‘05 crop production and physiology, PhD ‘09) was honored for teaching excellence at West Texas A&M University in May. Brock Blaser, assistant professor of plant science, received the Instructional Excellence Award. Blaser joined the faculty in 2009 and is a two-time recipient of the Chancellor’s teaching! Excellence Award. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in plant and soil science and advises 45 students.

CALS ALUMNI AND FACULTY EARN NACTA TEACHING AWARDS

The North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture honored two CALS faculty members for their teaching ability last month. Curt Youngs, animal science, was presented the Central Region Outstanding Teacher Award. Mike Retallick (PhD ’05 ag and life sciences education), agricultural education and studies, was presented the Teacher Fellow Award. Other CALS alumni honored as Teaching Fellows were: Nicholas Paulson (’02 ag systems technology), University of Illinois; Antoine Alston (PhD ’00 ag and life sciences education and studies), North Carolina A&T State University; and Jennifer Bormann (’97 animal science, PhD ’04 animal breeding and genetics), Kansas State University.

ALUMNI LEAD IOWA CORN GROWERS AND IOWA CORN PROMOTION BOARD

New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) were elected in early July. CALS alumni serving as district directors for the ICGA are Steve Anthofer (1998 BS in agronomy and a 2006 MS in agronomy); Dennis Friest (1968 BS in animal science); Carl Jardon (‘82 BS in dairy science); Kyle Phillips (1978 BS agricultural business); and Kurt Hora, Washington County (‘88 BS in agricultural studies). Don Elsbernd (’81 diary science), a corn farmer from Allamakee County and a director for the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), was also elected to the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) governing Board. He joins alum Bob Bowman (’72 ag business) from DeWitt, already serving on the Corn Board.

HOEGEMEYER HYBRIDS CELEBRATES 75-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Hoegemeyer Hybrids celebrated 75 years in business Aug. 9, at the company's facilities northwest of Hooper. The field day included demonstrations on research, products and technology. Chris Hoegemeyer and his son, Leonard, started Hoegemeyer Hybrids in 1937. Leonard’s son, Tom Hoegemeyer (PhD ’74 agronomy), joined the company in 1974 and is now Chief Technical Officer. Stephan Becerra (’95 agronomy, international agriculture), Leonard’s grandson, is Chief Executive Officer.

CALS ALUM PENS LETTER OF SUPPORT

“The solid agricultural economy is certainly part of the story behind Iowa State University’s enrollment success. But some of the credit should go to ISU itself for quality of programs that are making it the go-to place for students aspiring to be future problem-solvers in food and agriculture, energy and environment,” wrote Jim Christensen (’80 farm operation), in a letter to the editor in the July 23 Des Moines Register.

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