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Agronomy Student Spends Spring Semester in Greece

Nali Sanchez Carmona, a sophomore in agronomy, spent the spring semester in Greece through CALS study abroad program at the American Farm School in Thessaloniki. During her time there, she
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Sokhna “Khadija” Mbacke is dedicated not only to doing well as a student, but to serving the United States through her involvement in the National Guard.

Graduating Senior Dedicated to Research, Serving Country

Resilient, dedicated, persistent and friendly are all words that can be used to describe Khadija Mbacke. A graduating senior in agronomy and horticulture, Mbacke was selected as the spring 2024 College
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ISU Hosts National Spoil Judging Competition

Iowa State Hosts National Soil Judging Competition

Iowa State University, Region V, hosted the National Soil Judging Competition April 21-26 at the Horticulture Research Station north of Ames. About 260 students and coaches made up 25 teams
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the Crops Team at the awards ceremony.

Crops Team Competes in Idaho

The Crops Team spent last week in Twin Falls, Idaho for the NACTA Judging Conference. We all learned a lot more about potatoes and sugar beets, enjoyed the beautiful scenery
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Gabriel Ponce in front of Lliama Volcano in Chile.

Agronomy Student Experiences the Biodiversity of Chile

Gabriel Ponce, a junior in agronomy, spent his spring break in Chile with the Natural Resources and Ecology Management Department (NREM) learning many aspects related to ecology and the environment.
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The CALS study abroad group in front of Raimat Winery in Spain.

Spring Break in Spain Showcases a Variety of Farming Operations

Dr. Marshall McDaniel, agronomy, accompanied a group of 17 CALS students on a spring break travel course to Spain, which included agronomy students Allison Smith, Tiaira Cordero Lopez and Karl
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