ISU Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology

10/01/2026

Thank you to Sonia Jahanara for sharing her work during this week's department seminar. We forgot to take a picture, but it was an excellent presentation!

09/25/2026

Looking to make the most of trees and woodlands on your farm?

The new On-Farm Forestry Field Guide for Iowa offers practical guidance on windbreaks, woodlands, riparian buffers, species selection, planting, pruning and more.

Best of all—it’s free!

Get your copy: https://iowalearningfarms.wordpress.com/2026/09/03/on-farm-forestry-field-guide-request-a-copy-today/

Hot off the presses! We have published the On-Farm Forestry Field Guide for Iowa, which is available at no cost. The guide covers tree-centric topics and provides detailed advice on approaches to f…

09/24/2026

A big thank you to Dr. Wade Webster from North Dakota State University for presenting Tuesday's seminar!

Dr. Webster shared insights on the differences between farming in Iowa and North Dakota, highlighted his lab's research on soybean diseases, and discussed his outreach experiences as North Dakota's state Extension Soybean Pathologist.

09/21/2026

Students passionate about seed science and global food security: applications are open for the 2026 David Lambert “Hunger Fighter” Scholarship.

The scholarship supports a CALS sophomore or junior committed to seed science, global food security and childhood nutrition.

📅 Apply by Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.

Learn more: https://www.seeds.iastate.edu/scholarships

David Lambert "Hunger Fighter" ScholarshipThe David Lambert “Hunger Fighter” Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 is open to sophomore and junior students in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (including Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering) with an interest in seed science, global food sec...

09/18/2026

Thank you to PPEM's very own Dr. Maddle Henrickson for delivering this week's seminar!

Dr. Henrickson shared insights from her career path and offered practical ideas for bringing creativity into academic work.

09/16/2026

An Iowa State agricultural education team is using responsive AI audiences to give students practice, feedback and a chance to build presentation skills before stepping in front of a live audience.

Read more: https://www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2026/09/02/eight-teaching-based-projects-selected-miller-fellowships

All Articles Eight teaching-based projects selected for Miller fellowships September 02, 2026 Eight faculty projects received funds in the university's Miller Faculty Fellowship program for the 2026-27 academic year. These innovative teaching-based research projects, which will impact student-centri...

09/14/2026

Iowa State is developing the Watershed Innovation Farm, a new demonstration site showcasing nature-based water-quality practices in action.

Read more: https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/new-isu-demonstration-site-put-public-spotlight-water-quality-best-practices

All Articles New ISU demonstration site to put public spotlight on water-quality best practices September 02, 2026 Lab-on-a-drone technology developed by Iowa State University professor of mechanical engineering Jonathan Claussen, shown in use last month at Big Creek northeast of Madrid, will be par...

09/09/2026

What a great way to kick off the Fall 2026 Seminar Series! Thank you to Dr. Christina Grozinger from Pennsylvania State University for visiting and sharing her lab's work on pollinator behavior and health. 🐝

Learn more on her lab's website: https://www.grozingerlab.com/

08/31/2026

CALS Faculty and Staff,



Come visit the CALS Excite Innovation Open House during the Student Innovation Center Ignite Open House Showcase Event and learn about student innovation in CALS.



When: Thursday, September 3 from 4-7pm

Where: CALS Collaboration Labs SICTR 4227 and 4229

08/12/2026

Three Iowa State University doctoral students were recently selected for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2026-2029 Fellows Program, an honor that recognizes emerging leaders poised to shape the future of agriculture.

Three Iowa State University doctoral students were recently selected for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2026-2029 Fellows Program, an honor that recognizes emerging leaders poised to shape the future of agriculture.