Trevor Clawson, senior in horticulture, spent last summer and fall interning with the Philadelphia Eagles, taking care of the team’s practice facilities and conducting various field maintenance tasks. This summer, he’ll be furthering his turf management experience as an intern with….
Department of Horticulture faculty and staff bid farewell to Lisa Nunamaker at a reception on Friday, April 21. Lisa will be departing from our department on May 15, 2023 to work full-time on her business. We wish you the best, Lisa. We will miss you!
AMES, IOWA – Organic farmers and those interested in the industry can tune into a new podcast recorded by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Listen to organic farmers share their experiences in the new podcast available on Iowa State’s Small Farm Sustainability website.
SHADE TREE SHORT COURSE – 67 years… AND counting! FEBRUARY 21-23, 2023 REGISTER EARLY! CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REGISTER EARLY Advanced registration is required due to the multiple workshop format. ONLINE Complete online form and pay with credit card at regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/shadetree/register/ MAIL Contact Amanda Ruckdaschel at amandalr@iastate.edu or 515.296.3443 to assist with mailed registrations. QUESTIONS? registrations@iastate.edu •…
The National Organic Program with the United States Department of Agriculture has provided support for an Iowa State University research farm to be featured in a video highlighting organic inspection.
AMES, Iowa – Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University is hosting the 2022 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station near Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial growers, extension personnel, non-profit organizations, and Master Gardeners….
MADISON, WI, Jul 06, 2022 – The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) announces the following 2022 award recipient to be formally presented at the ASA Awards Ceremony on 2022-11-08 during the scientific society’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and…
In the fall of 2019 the decision was made to replace the playing surface at Jack Trice Stadium. The field had been in place since 2008, and was needing to be regraded. The playing surface is grown on a sand-based root zone that needs a sand-based sod to avoid a drainage issue. The field manager…
