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Homepage Features Archive
Summary Outlines Air Quality and Odor ResearchPosted: Tue Dec 23rd, 2008A new online summary outlines Iowa State's continuing research and extension efforts on reducing odor and gas emissions from livestock operations. 
Fluorescent Corn Suggests Milling ImprovementsPosted: Tue Dec 23rd, 2008Researchers at Iowa State University have used a Nobel Prize-winning genetic technology to expand the understanding of milling corn. 
STORIES in Agriculture and Life SciencesPosted: Thu Dec 4th, 2008The latest issue of the College's alumni magazine is online featuring some of the College's research affecting human health as well as student, faculty and alumni profiles. 
Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field GuidePosted: Thu Nov 20th, 2008Iowa State University and the Iowa Soybean Association have published the Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field Guide. The pocket-sized booklet was written by Gregory Tylka, ISU Extension professor and plant pathologist. 
Auction to benefit Alison Ciancio Memorial ScholarshipPosted: Tue Nov 11th, 2008Ciancio was killed in 2002 in a collision with a drunk driver. The scholarship is awarded annually to a club member who most exemplifies Ciancio's selfless and caring qualities. 
VeraSun Energy bankruptcy filing raises questionsPosted: Thu Nov 6th, 2008for farmers who have contracted to deliver it grain. CALT answers some questions. 
Iowa State part of water quality awardPosted: Fri Oct 31st, 2008IDALS worked with ISU to design and create wetlands that reduced nitrates carried from Iowa to the gulf. 
Ag Entrepreneurs Roundtable Oct. 29Posted: Mon Oct 27th, 2008The Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative will host an Ag Entrepreneurs Roundtable for College students Oct. 29. 
Animal behavior researchPosted: Fri Oct 24th, 2008Anna Johnson is an expert in animal behavior. Watch the video. 
Ag Week underway on campusPosted: Fri Oct 17th, 2008Ag Week runs through Oct. 21 with several activities around campus sponsored by the Ag and Life Sciences Student Council. 
Shadow Days offer student experiencePosted: Wed Oct 8th, 2008High school students can experience the life of an Iowa State student Nov. 2 and 3 during Shadow Days. Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassadors will host and provide an inside look at dorms, classes and campus. 
Ag Career Day brings recruiters to campus Oct. 21Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008There are 165 employers signed up to recruit students at the annual job fair. It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Great Hall, Campanile Room and outside the north entrance of the Memorial Union. 
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo to feature bull-riding, calf-ropingPosted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008Iowa State will host college rodeo teams from 13 schools Oct. 2 and 3 for the 46th annual Cyclone Stampede Rodeo. Performances will be at 7 p.m. at the Iowa State Rodeo Arena, two and one half miles south of the campus on State Avenue. 
Corn maze at Iowa State research farmPosted: Mon Sep 22nd, 2008The Allee Research and Demonstration Farm will open its corn maze from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 12. Admission is a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the local food pantry. The maze is located 1 mile south of Newell at 2010 640th St. Map | Larger Picture 
Final field day Sept. 25Posted: Fri Sep 19th, 2008Sugar beet production for ethanol processing will be discussed at the Muscatine Island Research and Demonstration Farm. 
"Hoofin' It for Allison" Memorial 5K Race/WalkPosted: Mon Sep 15th, 2008Runners and walkers are invited to participate in this year's "Hoofin' It For Alison" Memorial 5K Race on Sept. 19 at Brookside Park in Ames, Iowa. Hosted by the Iowa State Dairy Science Club, the race registration begins at 5 p.m. with the race starting promptly at 6 p.m. Registration costs are $20 per person or $15 per person in a group of 10 or more. 
The Inaugural George Washington Carver SymposiumPosted: Wed Sep 10th, 2008The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites students to attend the Inaugural George Washington Carver Symposium. The activity will be held Oct. 16-17 in Diamond, Mo. This is an opportunity to learn about the history of GWC and to explore the relevance of his research in today's world. Learn how to unleash the power of science in your life.
Late-summer field days begin Sept. 2Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008Crop and livestock topics will be discussed at upcoming field days, and the Allee Research and Demonstration Farm near Newell celebrates its 50th anniversary Sept. 16. 
College goes to the Farm Progress ShowPosted: Fri Aug 22nd, 2008
Disaster recovery: Floods of 2008Posted: Tue Aug 5th, 2008Economic decisions, hazardous materials, crop and livestock concerns, tree damage: ISU Extension has resources to help Iowans address the aftermath. 
Soybean aphid numbers risingPosted: Tue Aug 5th, 2008Parts of Iowa are reporting increasing numbers of aphids. ISU Extension has two new aphid resources available. Check ICM News for the latest on aphids and other crop issues. Read about aphid reports on the CropWatch Blog. 
STORIES in Agriculture and Life SciencesPosted: Mon Aug 4th, 2008View the latest issue of STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences, the college's biannual alumni magazine. The online edition includes selected content from the magazine, online extras and a complete PDF of the magazine.
Demonstration Garden Field Days through Aug. 7Posted: Wed Jul 16th, 2008See the latest in gardening featuring heirloom and modern tomato varieties, 40 types of herbs, small watermelons and flowers at research farms around the state. 
Harvesting wood as a biofuelPosted: Wed Jul 2nd, 2008Viewthe latest research video. Rick Hall, forestry professor in the natural resource ecology and management department, is currently researching the selection of genetically improved cottonwoods, aspens and other tree species for use in the biofuels and new products industries.
Iowa State briefs Congress on bioeconomyPosted: Tue Jul 1st, 2008Members of Congress and their staff were presented information on current bioeconomy issues June 26 in Washington, D.C. 
Iowa State has information for those coping with the weatherPosted: Sun Jun 15th, 2008
Tackling infectious diseasesPosted: Thu Jun 5th, 2008View the latest research video about Hank Harris studying infectious diseases with shrimp.
Farm Bill's tax provisions reviewedPosted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008Roger McEowen, director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, sorts out the new Farm Bill's tax provisions.
Research Farms Field Days begin June 19Posted: Fri May 30th, 2008The schedule begins at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua and includes eight demonstration garden field days in July and August. The Allee farm will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 16. 
STORIES in Agriculture and Life SciencesPosted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008View the inaugural issue of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni magazine - STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences. The on-line edition includes selected content from the magazine, on-line extras and a complete pdf of the magazine. 
Celebrating 150 years of excellence in agriculturePosted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates 150 points of pride.
BiorenewablesPosted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008See what the College is doing to research plant-based fuel and other products. Biorenewable Resources |
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