Research @ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Research Research Home About Videos Impacts Administration Documents Research Sites Experiment Station Research Farms Biorenewables	Welcome For 150 years, Iowa State has worked to apply science that is relevant to the needs of agriculture and highly relevant to all Iowans. Historically, Iowa State has played a major role in scientific and technological advances in agriculture, life sciences and related fields. Harvesting 19 year-old hybrid aspen trees for biomass research. Harvesting Wood as a Biofuel 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. More... Mission-Oriented Research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is by its nature mission-oriented. The College historically has played a significant role in Iowa's economy and society, and through the application of science to the practical problems facing Iowa today, the College continues to be a vital and relevant force for positive change. Research to Advance Iowa Since 1888 Research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is conducted through the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. Since 1888, the Experiment Station has been charged to conduct organized research in the biological, physical and social sciences, to contribute to the advancement of all Iowa's agricultural industry and to improve the economic and social condition of Iowa's families and communities. The Experiment Station’s work represents the efforts of scientists in more than 35 departments, centers, and programs across the Iowa State campus. Although the work primarily focuses on areas in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Experiment Station also supports research in other colleges and cooperates with other states' experiment stations to ensure that attention is paid to critical problems, research results are shared and duplication is avoided. Science-based Information through Extension Much of the research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has ISU Extension as its primary conduit for transferring the fruit of science and technology to Iowans. ISU Extension meets critical needs through the teamwork of campus faculty, a statewide corps of local Extension leaders and specialists and many trained volunteers.	News & Updates Allee Research and Demonstration Farm to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Sept. 16 AMES, Iowa — Fifty years of research and service to Iowans will be marked Sept. 16 at the 50th anniversary celebration... More Livestock Issues to be Covered at Sept. 8 Field Day AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State University McNay Research and Demonstration Farm will host a field day Sept. 8 with topics... More Monsanto Company Pledges $1 million to Renovation of ISU's Curtiss Hall AMES, Iowa — The Monsanto Company has pledged $1 million to enhance the offices and programs serving students in agric... More More News
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