Iowa State University plant breeders and researchers are working to develop a new crop suited for the plant-based protein market. The first step is developing new varieties of mung bean, […]
Dr. Mike Castellano, agronomy, has been appointed by USDA and the Department of State to be the U.S. representative to the Global Soil Partnership. The GSP is a globally recognized […]
The Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University, in partnership with the Midwest USDA-ARS, is pleased to host the National Plant Breeders Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting. The Conference will be […]
Taking on an internship during the summer is a great way to expand your knowledge and experience for the area you are interested in; it’s a plus when you get […]
Erin Smeltzly turned her agronomy degree into a career with Syngenta, Golden Harvest after graduating in 2021. Her experience as an undergrad was so successful she enrolled in the Iowa […]
Agronomy students Tess Kern and Rebecca Johnson traveled to Thessaloniki, Greece to attend the American Farm School Spring semester. Founded in 1904 by Dr. John Henry House and wife Susan […]
The biofuel of the future may well be sorghum-based, thanks to new inbred lines that are significantly more productive and cold-hardy than sorghum plants of the past. Maria Salas-Fernandez, associate […]
On Thursday, May 5 the department celebrated the end of the semester and our colleagues who retired during COVID without a reception, including: Dr. David Laird Dr. Andrew Lenssen Dr. […]
The ISU Honors Program hosted a poster presentation for the Spring 2022 Honors Project Posters, including three of our students. Jensina Davis (not pictured): Artificial seed drying conditions and maize […]
Kevin Chiteri grew up on a small farm in Western Kenya. Early on, he was exposed to growing crops for household consumption and surplus for sale. He obtained a B.S. […]
Dr. Michael Thompson is the Soil Science Society of America President-elect beginning a three year succession starting in 2023. He will serve as President in 2024 and past-president in 2025. […]
We always like to check in with our alumni. Trey Whitfield graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and a specialization in Soils from Iowa State University in May of […]