Newsletter July 2024
July 26, 2024
The ISRC Celebrates 10 Years!
The Iowa Soybean Research Center (ISRC) at Iowa State University celebrated its 10th anniversary on July 1 with a cake reception in Agronomy Hall on campus. Thank you to all who attended and helped us celebrate!
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Dan Robison and ISRC Co-director Greg Tylka offered remarks. Also in attendance were Iowa Soybean Association’s Chief Officer, Research and Conservation Christie Wiebbecke and ISA farmer board member Sharon Chism as well as many faculty, staff and students from the agronomy and plant pathology, entomology and microbiology departments. Read more...
ISRC Marks 10 Years of Growth and Success
Read a brief overview of some of the center’s major accomplishments and activities as it celebrates its successes and important partnerships. Read more...
AIIRA and ISRC Host Research Day at ISU
The ISRC received two final reports on projects completed in fall of 2023: “In-Field Soybean Seed Pod Analysis on Harvest Stocks Using 3D Imaging and Machine Learning” and “Enhancing Implementation and Adoption of Non-Chemical Tactics for Integrated Weed Management in Soybean.” Read more...
Valent Joins the ISRC
The Iowa Soybean Research Center is excited to welcome Valent as its newest industry partner. A representative from Valent will serve on the center’s industry advisory council and the company will provide financial support to the center. Read more...
ISRC Hosts Omelet Breakfast in Honor of National Egg Month
The ISRC, Iowa Egg Council, North Central Poultry Association, Iowa Food and Family Project and the Iowa Soybean Association hosted an omelet breakfast for Iowa State students on May 2 in recognition of National Egg Month. The free event was held at the Great Hall of the Memorial Union and aimed to educate students about soy and poultry while providing study-weary students with some food and fun.Read more...
Researcher Spotlight: Gary Munkvold
ISRC affiliate Gary Munkvold is a Professor of Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology at Iowa State University where he conducts research in seed-borne diseases of corn, soybean and vegetable crops. He also serves as Co-director of the USDA National Seed Health System and chairs ISU’s Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business, teaching two courses related to seed pathology. In 2020, he received the Regents Award for Faculty Excellence for his contributions to the program. Read more...
ISRC Holds Annual Staff Retreat
The ISRC held its annual staff retreat in June at Iowa State’s Lynn Fuhrer Lodge where they discussed research ideas submitted by faculty affiliates and planned for the center’s upcoming annual Industry Advisory Council meeting on September 6. Also discussed at the meeting was the “research day” being held on September 5. Read more...
GDM Sponsors Travel Grants for ISU Graduate Students
This spring, ISRC industry partner GDM initiated a travel grant program for ISU graduate students presenting research at scientific conferences in 2024. The grants will cover student travel expenses for attending the research conferences in recognition of the students’ outstanding research contributions. This program will allow deserving graduate students to showcase their work on a national platform. Read more...
ISRC Affiliate Faculty to Receive University Awards
Congratulations to seven ISRC faculty affiliates who will receive University Awards at a community celebration on Wednesday, September 25. Read more...
Upcoming Events
August 1, ISRC Meals from the Heartland event at ISU Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center
August 27-29, 2024 Farm Progress Show, Boone, IA
September 5, ISRC research day for industry partners/advisory council farmer members at Reiman Gardens
September 6, ISRC Industry Advisory Council meeting at the ISU Alumni Center
Each Wednesday at Noon - Iowa Learning Farms Webinars
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