Two Iowans who have made strong contributions to the success of the state’s pork industry have been honored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Deborah Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and professor Dr. Steven Hoff of the Iowa State University Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering have been named Honorary Master Pork …Continue reading “Hoff named Honorary Master Pork Producer”
Pit foaming creates a dangerous environment for producers, said Dan Andersen, an ag engineer with Iowa State University. He said producers need to check pits often because conditions can change quickly. Andersen said three things are need to create foam — biogas, something to surround the bubble and something to stabilize the bubble. Feeding distillers grains is the …Continue reading “Andersen: Pit foaming continues to endanger pork producers”
The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences announced its faculty and staff award winners for 2015. The Dean’s Citation for Extraordinary Contributions Award was awarded to the Egg Industry Center. Staff members include Hongwei Xin, director and C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in both the department of agricultural and biosystems engineering and animal …Continue reading “CALS outstanding faculty and staff awards announced”
While he was growing up on a farm in the small community of Maynard, Iowa, Chase Grimm spent hours tinkering around with farm machinery and equipment, beginning his drive to learn more about manufacturing systems.
On this day thirteen years ago, the U.S. Space Program experienced one of its darkest days. During reentry to the Earth’s atmosphere, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart, killing all seven crewmembers on board. An investigation launched immediately to determine what had occurred, as well what steps could be taken to prevent further accidents. As …Continue reading “Remembering Columbia: Alumnus Bill Ellingson”
