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Homepage Features Archive
100% cotton, 100% effortPosted: Thu Dec 20th, 2012Jonathan Wendel was a leader of an international team that has mapped the cotton genome, a watershed moment in plant genetics. 
Science With Practice showcases students' researchPosted: Tue Dec 11th, 2012CALS Science With Practice students shared research results in December at their end-of-semester poster presentations. 
Life Sciences Featured in STORIESPosted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012Developing chemicals with biomass, DNA engineering and cleaning up Iowa’s lakes are among the life science research featured in the latest issue of the college's alumni magazine STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences from Iowa State University. 
Words of Thanks from the College of Agriculture and Life SciencesPosted: Mon Nov 26th, 2012In the spirit of Thanksgiving the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences asked a few faculty, staff and students — including Dean Wendy Wintersteen and the associate deans — to share what they are most thankful for. Best wishes for a warm and wonderful holiday season! .JPG-100x73.jpg)
Soybean rust response earns national awardPosted: Wed Nov 14th, 2012ISU and the Iowa Soybean Association were part of a national team honored for multistate research excellence. 
Animal scientists on team that sequences pig genomePosted: Wed Nov 14th, 2012The international effort included ISU's Max Rothschild, Chris Tuggle and Jim Reecy. Its findings promise to expand the ways pigs are used in human health and medical research. 
National teaching honorPosted: Wed Nov 14th, 2012Michael Retallick in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies was honored with the New Teacher Award at a national ceremony Nov. 11. 
A delicious rendition of CyPosted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned sculptor Sarah Pratt to create a life-sized butter replica of the beloved mascot to mark the university's centennial homecoming. Check it out on YouTube. 
Curtiss Hall area turned into art galleryPosted: Thu Oct 11th, 2012The Dean's Art Gallery features seven Christian Petersen sculptures, a four-piece pastel drawing sequence by Iowa artist Ellen Wagener and judging trophies awarded to Iowa State student teams. 
Center has ideas for Pork MonthPosted: Tue Oct 9th, 2012October is Pork Month and the Iowa Pork Industry Center has prepared a PDF of swine projects, research, and programs coordinated or led by Iowa State and ISU Extension specialists. 
Continuous education focus of U.S. Pork Center of ExcellencePosted: Thu Oct 4th, 2012The first student to complete the Swine Science Online program offered by the center credits the curriculum for helping her make a career switch. 
Researchers advance gene-targeting techniquesPosted: Tue Oct 2nd, 2012Ying Wang and Jeffrey Essner are breaking ground in techniques that allow scientists to site-specifically mutate and edit the genes of living organisms. 
Hypoxia task force visits ISU BioCentury FarmPosted: Fri Sep 21st, 2012Listen to task force members talk about ISU BioCentury Research Farm tour and expo addressing water quality. 
College enrollment grows to recordPosted: Thu Sep 20th, 2012College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergraduate enrollment has reached 3,900 surpassing the 3,623 students in 1977. 
Egyptian artist produced many paintings on campusPosted: Thu Sep 6th, 2012Youssef Asar, 77, an Egyptian artist, who was invited to serve as the George Washington Carver Artist-in-Residence by former Dean David Topel, died June 27. 
Extension provides resources for dealing with the droughtPosted: Fri Jul 20th, 2012ISU Extension has drought information related to: crops, livestock, dealing with stress, home and yard, financial concerns and tips for businesses. 
Plant pathologists discover how nematodes attackPosted: Thu Jul 19th, 2012The Iowa State University Research Foundation and an agricultural biotechnology company have signed a license agreement to develop nematode-resistant plants based on the discovery of ISU plant pathologists. 
Agronomist finds early success with NSF grantPosted: Thu Jul 12th, 2012The National Science Foundation has awarded Maria Salas-Fernandez, an assistant professor of agronomy, a Faculty Early Career Development grant for her genetic research on sorghum. 
Ecology professor expands 25-year turtle studyPosted: Tue Jul 10th, 2012In its 25th year, Professor Fred Janzen's turtle camp studied at its location on the Mississippi River plus the team is working to develop four new ponds at the Horticulture Research Station. 
Student's study seeks to protect roses from pestPosted: Mon Jul 2nd, 2012Taylor Goetzinger, a senior in landscape architecture and minor in horticulture, is interning at the Horticulture Research Station, Goetzinger, helping research a method to repel Japanese beetles attacking roses. 
Student experience theme of new STORIES magazinePosted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012The latest STORIES magazine showcases student life in Agriculture and Life Sciences with two special edition covers, each featuring a different CALS student. 
Southeast Research Farm marks 25th anniversaryPosted: Fri Jun 22nd, 2012Neil Harl, emeritus professor of economics, praised the foresight of the farmer group that created the farm in the depths of the Farm Crisis, as quoted in an article in the Muscatine Journal. 
College hosts FFA career development eventPosted: Wed Jun 20th, 2012The Iowa FFA Career Development Event of Agricultural Mechanics competition June 7 drew about 120 participants from 27 high schools to the Ag 450 Farm. Iowa FFA officers talk about the event in this video. 
Iowa Swine Day set for June 28Posted: Tue Jun 12th, 2012The one-day program for Iowa pork producers will provide practical and useful information to apply on their farms or in their jobs. 
Animal scientist finds fellowship rewarding experiencePosted: Mon Jun 11th, 2012Max Rothschild, C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences, is looking back at nearly a year working on international development with a sense of accomplishment. 
Dairy month celebration at ISU Dairy FarmPosted: Tue Jun 5th, 2012On June 8 the ISU Dairy Farm will hold an open house that includes tours, activities and free dairy samples from 6-11 a.m. 
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust awards $7.5 millionPosted: Thu May 31st, 2012The gift will support strategic research initiatives in biomolecular structure, which is important to human, plant and animal life. 
Student team to compete in tractor design contestPosted: Wed May 30th, 2012The Cyclone Power Pullers compete this weekend in the International ¼-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 
Magazine features public-private partnership in agronomyPosted: Fri May 25th, 2012The cover story of the latest issue of Crops and Soils magazine features an alum who is working with the agronomy department on a program to give students experience to prepare them for careers. 
CALS connections to AfricaPosted: Fri May 25th, 2012In the first of a series on "CALS Across the Continents," learn more about students, faculty and programs focused on Africa, including the work of the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods. 
Nanoparticle opens window on gene-editing technologiesPosted: Thu May 24th, 2012Researchers have demonstrated the ability to deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells, simultaneously; allowing for more sophisticated and targeted plant genome-editing techniques. 
Economists study communities before and after Wal-MartPosted: Wed May 16th, 2012Ken Stone, emeritus economics professor; and Georgeanne Artz, a visiting assistant professor of economics, compared retail sales in Iowa communities 15 years before and after the arrival of a Wal-Mart store. 
Global resource systems major graduates first classPosted: Fri May 4th, 2012The college first offered the major three years ago to provide an opportunity for graduates to be globally engaged. 
College to honor graduates SaturdayPosted: Tue May 1st, 2012The College convocation will individually recognize students who will be graduating this spring and summer. It begins at 9 a.m. in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. 
Horticulture student designs green roofPosted: Wed Apr 25th, 2012Miles Thompson designed the Iowa State University Memorial Union green roof. View this video to learn more about the roof and its installation. 
Carly Martin, 2012 ISU Student Employee of YearPosted: Tue Apr 24th, 2012CALS junior Carly Martin was honored April 24 as ISU Student Employee of the Year at the Division of Student Affairs' Spring Meeting. Carly has worked the past year for CALS Communications Service. Read an "eCarly" story she wrote earlier this semester on the ag communications option. 
Students schedule activities to celebrate VeisheaPosted: Thu Apr 19th, 2012Several College student clubs and departments will celebrate Veishea on April 21 with activities and food sales across campus. 
Slide show features Lean Finely Textured Beef forumPosted: Wed Apr 11th, 2012View photos from the Lean Finely Textured Beef forum. The ISU Block and Bridle Club students organized the event held April 10. 
Animal scientist on Lean Finely Textured BeefPosted: Wed Apr 11th, 2012Jim Dickson explains the science behind lean finely textured beef on April 10. The forum was sponsored by the Block and Bridle student club and the animal science department. 
National ag day campus celebrationPosted: Fri Apr 6th, 2012eCarly@CALS: Students on campus celebrate agriculture and Ag Man & Woman are announced. 
Club tunes into warm weather - tuning up lawn mowersPosted: Mon Apr 2nd, 2012Warmer weather revved up demand for lawn mower tune-ups this spring. View a music video of the annual Ag System Technology club lawn mower service days in March. 
Sam Bird - Wallace E. Barron Senior Award WinnerPosted: Wed Mar 28th, 2012eCarly@CALS: Learn about Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award winner Sam Bird and his experiences at Iowa State University. 
Wallaces Farmer features retired professorPosted: Mon Mar 26th, 2012Harold Crawford, alumnus and retired professor in agricultural education and studies, was recently profiled in Wallaces Farmer about his experiences in World War II. 
Film to kick-off Soils WeekPosted: Tue Mar 20th, 2012Soils Week will explore the science, utilization, history and variety of one of Iowa's most valuable resources with three days of events March 28 to 30. 
Colorful atrium highlights horticulturePosted: Thu Mar 15th, 2012This week University Museums's ArtWalk featured the Horticulture Hall atrium and the new Sticks murals. If you missed the ArtWalk, view this video. 
Roses evaluated for sustainabilityPosted: Mon Mar 12th, 2012Nick Howell, Horticulture Research Station superintendent, conducts Earth-Kind® trials to help identify the most consistently beautiful, low-care, pest-tolerant roses for this region. 
Wallace E. Barron Award Winner- Amy PeytonPosted: Wed Mar 7th, 2012eCarly@CALS: Learn about Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award winner Amy Peyton and her experiences at Iowa State University. 
Researching the chemistry of odorsPosted: Tue Mar 6th, 2012View a video featuring Jacek Koziel, an associate professor in agricultural and biosystems engineering, describing the tools he uses to analyze the chemistry of odors. 
Sustainable ag blog features CollegePosted: Fri Mar 2nd, 2012Seedstock.com spotlights the College's sustainable programs including the Leopold Center and the BioCentury Research Farm. 
Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior AwardPosted: Fri Feb 24th, 2012eCarly@CALS: Learn about Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award winner Scott Henry and his experiences at Iowa State University. 
College Presents AwardsPosted: Fri Feb 24th, 2012Slide show features award winners who were recognized at the college's spring convocation. 
Joe Taets to Present Hertz Lecture at ISU March 5Posted: Wed Feb 22nd, 2012Taets, a CALS alum and senior vice president and president of the Agricultural Services business unit at Archer Daniels Midland Company will speak at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. 
Ag comm option: how to advocate for agriculturePosted: Wed Feb 15th, 2012eCarly@CALS: Learn about the degree program for Agricultural and Life Sciences- Communications Option and the opportunities it offers. 
Dean Wintersteen ends advisory role in Tanzania plansPosted: Fri Feb 10th, 2012Dean Wintersteen has ended the College's advisory role in a proposed project in Tanzania. 
Animal Industry Report releasedPosted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012The report includes research relating to the beef, dairy, equine, poultry, sheep, swine and companion animal industries in the state. 
Students attract companies to Ag Career DayPosted: Mon Feb 6th, 2012More than 100 companies attended the fifth annual spring Ag Career Day on Feb. 1. The fall Ag Career Day is the largest ag career fair in the country. 
Research farm superintendent shares Leopold Center awardPosted: Tue Jan 31st, 2012Bernie Havlovic, at left, who manages the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm, and organic farmer Michael Natvig will share the Spencer Award, to be presented March 1. 
'College Degrees that are Invaluable'Posted: Wed Jan 25th, 2012Four deans of agriculture, including Dean Wintersteen, write about a recent Yahoo Education article citing some majors as "useless." 
Earning an education - PricelessPosted: Tue Jan 10th, 2012Student advises graduates to continue legacy of leadership and thanks faculty and staff for helping her earn a degree. Listen and watch slideshow. 
Students return to roots on European tripPosted: Mon Jan 9th, 2012A study abroad trip that toured animal production systems in Poland, Germany and Denmark last summer allowed two students to discover their common Danish heritage. 
Students use trash to make artPosted: Mon Jan 9th, 2012J.C. Renteria was one of several College students in the Skunk River Navy service project who turned trash found on campus into art. They collected more than 6,000 pounds of trash that lined the creek that runs through campus. 
Microbiologist to direct Leopold CenterPosted: Fri Jan 6th, 2012Mark Rasmussen, a microbiologist with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has been named the next director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. |
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