Newsletter April 2025
April 16, 2025
ISRC Participates in ISU Day at the Iowa State Capitol
The Iowa Soybean Research Center was one of 17 Iowa State University programs featured during ISU Day at the Iowa State Capitol on March 4, 2025. ISU President Wendy Wintersteen led the group of more than 40 faculty, staff and students demonstrating and explaining how Iowa State innovation serves Iowans by contributing to the state's economy, supporting its nation-leading agricultural industry and preparing students for future careers in agriculture. Read more...
ISRC Hosts Omelet Breakfast in Honor of Soy Foods Month
The ISRC, Iowa Food and Family Project, Iowa Egg Council, North Central Poultry Association and Humble Donut Co. hosted an omelet breakfast for Iowa State students on April 8, 2025 in celebration of Soy Foods Month. The free event was held at ISU’s Student Innovation Center. It was organized to educate students about soy and poultry while also providing students with some food and fun. Read more...
ISRC-funded Project on the Effects of Increased CO2 and Heat Stress on Soybean Performance Reaches Completion
In 2021, the Iowa Soybean Research Center funded a three-year research project to study the effects of increased CO2 and elevated temperatures on soybean in a climate-controlled facility known as the Enviratron located at Iowa State’s Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy (AEA) Research Farm. The project was led by ISU Professors Asheesh “Danny” Singh, agronomy; Lie Tang, agricultural and biosystems engineering; and Steve Whitham, plant pathology, entomology and microbiology. Read more...
Open Source E-books on Plant Breeding and Genetics Available through ISU Digital Press
ISRC faculty affiliate Walter Suza, agronomy, and 25 additional Iowa State University contributing authors created a series of open source, agronomy e-books in plant breeding and genetics. Thanks to ISU Digital Press, a unit of ISU’s Parks Library, these resources are now available and free for anyone to use worldwide. ISU Digital Press provides the platform for the e-book modules as an open access publisher. Read more...
Researcher Spotlight: Silvina Arias
Silvina Arias is an ISRC affiliate and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology and is also affiliated with ISU’s Seed Science Center. In 2023, the ISRC funded two of her research projects: Gene Expression Characterization of Iron Deficiency and Fusarium graminearum Interactive Responses in Soybean, of which a final report will be coming soon and Application of Innovative Intercropping Practices to Increase Soybean Production in Iowa, which will be completed toward the end of 2026. Read more...
Get to Know IAC Rep: Shane Brockhoff, Meristem
Shane Brockhoff is the Vice President of Sales – Western U.S. for Meristem Crop Performance, LLC, an ISRC industry partner. He serves as a representative on the ISRC’s Industry Advisory Council for Meristem. Brockhoff leads seven sales regions for Meristem west of the Mississippi River. Read more...
ISA & NCSRP Funding Proposal Submission Deadlines
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and the North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP) recently released requests for proposals. Read more...
GDM Announces Travel Grant Winner for NAPB Meeting
ISRC industry partner GDM is sponsoring a travel grant program for ISU graduate students presenting their research at national scientific conferences in 2025. The grants help cover student travel expenses while also recognizing outstanding student research contributions. The ISRC assists GDM with the application and award/travel reimbursement process. Read more...
Suza’s Research Featured in Iowa Soybean Review
ISRC faculty affiliate Walter Suza, agronomy, and his ISRC-funded project investigating the role of sterols in soybean growth and development, were featured in the April issue of the Iowa Soybean Association’s Iowa Soybean Review. Suza is seeking to identify the genes responsible for making healthier phytosterols and explore their impact on soybeans. Read more...
Science for Success Hosts Soybean Webinars
If you missed the recent Science for Success webinars, the recordings are available at the YouTube links below.
February 28: Climate Challenges in Soybean Production
March 14: Economic Insights for Uncertain Times
ISRC/ISU Host Syngenta Spring Training Workshop
In March, the ISRC coordinated a two-day spring agronomy training session for ISRC industry partner Syngenta at ISU’s Seed Science Center. ISU Extension specialists provided updates on a variety of crop-related issues. Read more...
Mallarino Recognized with Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service to Agriculture Award
Wallaces Farmer recently recognized retired Iowa State Professor of Agronomy and ISRC affiliate Antonio Mallarino with the 2025 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service to Agriculture Award. Mallarino retired in December of 2023 following a 35-year career at ISU where he served as a soil fertility researcher and Extension specialist. Read more...
ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Awards
Three ISRC research affiliates were honored at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Spring Awards Program on March 11. Congratulations! Read more...
ISRC Affiliates Receive Professional Recognitions
Thirteen ISRC faculty affiliates received professional recognitions. Read more...
Upcoming Events
July 23-26: Soy 2025: 19th Biennial Conference on Molecular & Cellular Biology of the Soybean, Madison, WI
August 27: SoyFest 2025, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Each Wednesday at Noon - Iowa Learning Farms Webinars
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