In June, 2025 the Horticulture Extension Team participated in an in-service activity exploring various components of the horticulture industry. The day started with a visit to Bentley Ridge Nursery near Grimes. The group was treated to a tour of the production facility as well as the sales area. From here the group traveled to Des…
Congratulations to Adam Thoms, Ph.D., the new Sports Field Management Association President!
Congratulations to Dr. Adam Thoms for receiving the “CALS Outstanding Achievement in Advising Award”
Alicia Herzog: CALS Staff Early Achievement Award; ISU Extension and Outreach Innovation and Excellence in Virtual Program Delivery Award Barb Clawson: CALS Staff Service and Dedication Award Dr. Ajay Nair: CALS Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Outreach Award Dr. Adam Thoms: Iowa Sports Field Managers Association Golden Cleat Award
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….
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…
AMES, Iowa — Sometimes, when what-you-know intersects with who-you-know, something extraordinary can occur. At least that’s how it happened for two Iowa State University graduate students.
