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09/04/2026

The 🚜 Farm Progress Show 🚜 has ended but the important 🔬 research, 🖥️ programs and 🤝 collaborations continue.

Keep up with your favorites from the 🌪️ ISU exhibit from this year’s Farm Progress Show ⬇️
🔹 🌱 Iowa Soybean Research Center | iowasoybeancenter.iastate.edu
🔹 💻 Iowa Nitrogen Initiative’s N-FACT | n-fact.ag/start
🔹 🌩️ Iowa Environmental Mesonet | mesonet.agron.iastate.edu
🔹 🦋 Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium
🔹 🔍 ISU Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic
🔹 🌽 The Crop Protection Network
🔹 🤝 ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources
🔹 🌻 Iowa State University Department of Horticulture
🔹 🤖 Translational AI Center | trac-ai.iastate.edu
🔹 🦋 Prairie Strips (STRIPS) | strips.nrem.iastate.edu

09/03/2026

✨ Farm Progress Show Day 3 ✨
Heading to the 🚜 Farm Progress Show? Get up close and personal with the latest 🔬 research and talented faculty, staff and students of 🌱 Agronomy Hall at the Iowa State University exhibit, located at the corner of Seventh Street and Central Avenue.

One of the most eye-catching booths inside the ISU exhibit belongs to the Iowa Soybean Research Center – their dual-armed PhenoAgent robot 🤖 is able to place sensors on 🌾 plants and is catching the attention of many at the Farm Progress Show.

Another favorite at the ISU exhibit is the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative booth, which is showcasing their new N-FACT tool and a game where the competition is to see who can get the most efficient system.

Stop by and see us today!

09/02/2026

Internship profile: Chandler Grossman from Carroll, IA is working with Viola Drone Services in Viola, IA.

Chandler works with field mapping with a drone and helps with custom fungicide and insecticide application with their drones. Chandler says, "I love working with drones and being out in the field."

Have a great Fall semester, Chandler!

08/26/2026

Internship profile: Sarah Stock from Waukon, IA is interning for AgVantage FS in Waukon, IA.

Sarah is serving as the in-field component of the Advanced Field Analysis Program. She is the eyes in the field, collecting observations and creating detailed agronomic reports that help growers monitor crop health just from a few taps. Sarah is responsible for scouting more than 2,700 acres each week, which consists of corn, soybeans, and wheat where she documents any agronomic observations throughout the field, which includes w**ds, diseases, insects, and nutrient deficiencies.This experience has strengthened my crop diagnostic and scouting skills while allowing me to apply what I've learned in the classroom in a real-world production agriculture setting and work alongside experienced agronomists to provide valuable information to growers.

Sarah says, "This internship combines the two aspects of agriculture that I am most passionate about: people and agronomy. Every day, I apply the agronomic knowledge I have gained in the classroom to real-world production agriculture while working alongside local growers. Beyond the technical experience, I have especially enjoyed getting to know the people behind the acres I scout each week."

Welcome back to campus, Sarah!

08/18/2026

Internship profile: Liam Ryan, Junior in Agronomy and Environmental Science from Davenport, IA is interning with River Valley Co-op in Davenport, IA.

He is crop scouting numerous fields in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Liam identifies w**ds and uneven growth, and work with his supervisor to develop solutions for herbicide and fungicide applications.

Liam says he enjoys, "being able to be outside and putting smiles on farmer's faces!"

Have a great summer, Liam!

08/13/2026

Tomorrow is the day! The Iowa State Fair W**d ID Contest! Join the fun on Friday, August 14 anytime between 9 – 11:30 am outside the ag building to compete! Compete with the best at the Iowa State Fair W**d Identification Contest!

08/10/2026

Meaghan Anderson ('12 Agronomy, '14 Crop production and Physiology) spends her days supporting Iowa farmers. Read more here: https://www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2026/08/05/day-life-field-agronomist-providing-frontline-support-iowa-farmers.

Join us at the Iowa State Fair this Thursday for the annual w**d ID contest, organized by Meaghan!

08/05/2026

Internship profile: Sophia Louden, Junior in Agronomy from Grinnell, IA is working at the Iowa State University Soil Nitrogen Lab with Dr. Mike Castellano in Ames, IA.

She is exploring the world of nitrogen, working hands on with soil and water samples throughout the growing season. She measures nitrous oxide emissions using high tech equipment and get to follow each sample from field collection all the way to running tests in the lab. Sophia is excited to see how nitrogen moves through agricultural systems and to experience both the fieldwork and the science behind it.

Sophia says, "I’m excited about this internship because I get to do work I genuinely enjoy. Some days I’m out in the field getting dirty, and other days I’m in the lab learning more about the processing step. I love that every day feels different, and that constant change keeps me curious and learning."

Have a great summer, Sophia!

07/29/2026

Internship profile: Cael Miller, Junior in Agronomy from Estherville, IA is spending his summer as an intern for Stateline Co-op in Ringsted, IA.

He is spending his summer crop scouting and comparing treated and untreated soybeans. Cael says, "I love meeting with farmers and getting to know about their fields. Also, I love getting to know these chemicals and fertilizers!"

Have a great summer, Cael!

07/22/2026

Internship profile: Leah Parker from Mapleton, Iowa is interning with Bayer Crop Science located in SW Missouri this summer.

Leah is representing the DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands and spends her time working alongside sales representatives, building relationships with growers, and learning how seed recommendations are made to help farmers maximize their operations. Through field visits, plot evaluations, and customer interactions, she is gaining firsthand experience in the sales process while learning more about the agronomic and business decisions that drive agriculture.

Leah says, " What excites me most is the opportunity to work with retailers and dealers to improve the experience and customer service we provide to farmers. I enjoy building relationships and connecting with people, so being able to work closely with growers and industry partners has been one of the most rewarding parts of the internship. Growing up on a farm and studying Agronomy at Iowa State has given me a strong appreciation for agriculture, and this experience allows me to see how strong relationships and trusted partnerships help farmers make important decisions for their operations."

Enjoy your summer, Leah!

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