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Developing new genetic lines for organic corn production

Two individuals stand beside a blue Iowa State University pickup truck, exchanging an ear of corn. The person on the left is a man in a light blue shirt and a cap, and the person on the right is a woman in a brown jacket and a cap. In the background, there is a field and an electrical substation.

Iowa State University scientists are leading an effort to improve efficiency and genetics in organic corn production, a fast-growing sector of the agricultural world since the beginning of 2020. Thomas […]

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R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium Committee

We would like to announce the election results for the 2021 – 2022 R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium Committee! Election results are as follows: Co-chair: Boris Alladassi Co-chair: Juan Panelo Food […]

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Team led by Agronomist will expand high-tech toolbox to help identify promising conservation practices

A large agricultural field with alternating strips of tilled brown soil and green cover crops under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a fence line separates a strip of green grass from the field.

A team led by an Agronomist researchers will expand and revamp an electronic toolbox designed to help farmers and landowners identify the conservation practices best suited for their land. The […]

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The Science of Soil: Agronomy professor works to update Iowa’s soil maps

Ask any farmer and they will explain the importance of soil. While seasonal weather can be the difference from a good harvest and a worrisome one, the soil moderates the […]

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The Science of Soil: Agronomy professor works to update Iowa’s soil map

Ask any farmer and they will explain the importance of soil. While seasonal weather can be the difference from a good harvest and a worrisome one, the soil moderates the […]

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William H. Pierre Lecture in Soil Science

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William H. Pierre Dr. William H. Pierre (1898-1982) left an indelible imprint on agronomic science during his tenure at Iowa State University as an administrator, researcher, and leader. In all […]

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Making Waves: Kelsie Ferin Proves Renewable Energy and Clean Water Go Hand in Hand

When Kelsie Ferin sits down to code, she has a million square miles of soil, water, and sky at her fingertips: from Iowa’s Corn Belt to the Mississippi River, and […]

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Dr. John Pesek: 1921 to 2019

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Dr. John Pesek was a soil scientist, champion of sustainable agriculture, teacher and leader. Regrettably, our esteemed colleague passed away February 11. With over 40 years of service to the Department […]

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