The sudden illness and passing of Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Health Testing Coordinator Lisa Shepherd Jenkins in the summer of 2015 necessitated an immediate and extraordinary effort be put forth by Seed Science Center faculty and staff. Read more about Seed Health Testing Staff Make Committment to Excellence a Priority
In 2016, as part of an agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana—Feed the Future Agriculture Technology Transfer (ATT) Project, Iowa State agreed to assess the capacity needs of the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI). Read more about Guntuku Works With USAID ATT Program to Build Capacity at Ghana's Savanna Agricultural Research Institute
STB Program Coordinator Lori Youngberg and Program Chair Gary Munkvold hired a new program assistant in June. Cindy Robertson will work with Youngberg and Munkvold to market and expand the STB program. She will also assist with administration of the National Seed Health System. Read more about STB Hires New Seed Science Center Program Assistant
The U.S. is Korea’s top supplier for a wide variety of agricultural products. As one of the world’s top importers of commodity grain, Korea stands as a critical export market for Iowa corn and soybeans. Because Korea sources commodity grains from the U.S. Read more about Wolt Continues Decade-Long Commitment to Biotech Capacity Building in Korea
Seed Conditioning Specialist Alan Gaul and Seed Lab Manager Mike Stahr facilitate Seed Science Center shortcourses and workshops for seed industry professionals around the world each year from April through August. Read more about 2016 Summer Shortcourse, Workshop Update
Dr. Charles Block, Seed Health Testing Coordinator, is co-editor of the first edition Compendium of Sunflower Diseases and Pests recently released by the American Phytopathological Society.
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Seed Science Center Director Manjit Misra, and Associate Dean of Extension Programs and Outreach John Lawrence, welcomed Telangana Minister of Agriculture Pocharam Srinivas Reddy (third from left) to the Seed Science Center in August of 2016. Read more about Telangana Minister of Agriculture Visits Seed Science Center
From left: Additional Chief Secretary to Govmt. Varinder Singh Kundu, Dean Wendy Wintersteen, Minister of Agriculture Om Prakash Dhankar, and Center Director Manjit Misra are pictured at the Seed Science Center August 9. Read more about Minister of Agriculture from Haryana, India, Visits Seed Science Center
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack and a nine-member Cuban delegation, including Cuban Minister of Agriculture Gustavo Rodriguez Rollero, visited the Seed Science Center on June 3. Read more about Vilsack and Cuban Delegation Visit Seed Science Center
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) honored seed-industry veteran Dr. Owen J. Newlin with its inaugural Lifetime Industry Achievement Award--hereinafter known as the Owen J. Newlin Lifetime Seed Industry Achievement Award--which recognizes exceptional professionals whose career contributions to the seed industry span more than 50 years. Dr. Read more about ASTA Honors Owen Newlin with Lifetime Achievement Award
Seed Lab Manager Mike Stahr was elected Vice President of the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) in May and installed at their annual meeting with SCST (Society of Commercial Seed Technologists in Portland, Oregon in June. Read more about Stahr Elected AOSA Vice President
In June, Scientist Yuh-Yuan Shyy received an alumni award from the Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering (BIME) at National Taiwan University located in Taipei, Taiwan. Read more about Shyy Receives Alumni Award from National Taiwan University
ISU Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan Wickert and President of the Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School Jeffrey Lansdale signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on future international development projects April 13, 2016, during the Global Food Security  Read more about ISU and Zamorano Sign Memorandum of Understanding
An open house and unveiling ceremony was held Tuesday April 12, 2016, to honor Lisa Shepherd Jenkins, former Seed Science Center Seed Health Testing Coordinator. Read more about Memorial Clock Dedicated in Memory of Lisa Shepherd Jenkins
Three individuals earned cash prizes in the poster competition held during the 2016 GFSC & Leroy & Barbara Everson Symposium. This is the first time that a poster competition has been held in conjunction with the symposium. Read more about 2016 Symposium Poster Competition Winners
Dr. Gary Munkvold, plant pathology and microbiology, is co-editor of the fourth edition of the Compendium of Corn Disease, just released by the American Phytopathological Society. Read More. Read more about New Corn Disease Compendium Released
The growing popularity of the center’s online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) has paved the way for enhanced learning opportunities. Read more about Graduate Program in Seed Technology Business Holds First Lunch and Learn Session
Quality Management for Seed Enterprises in Developing Countries: A Reference Manual authored by Joe Cortes and Adelaida Harries is now available in the Iowa State University Extension Online Store. Read more about Manual Introduces Process Management Concepts
In December 2015, Iowa State Seed Analyst Jessica Blake supervised the installation of new seed testing equipment in three recently constructed Ghana Seed Inspection Unit (GSIU) seed testing labs. The labs, located in northern Ghana in the towns of Bolgatanga, Wa, and Tamale, were designed by Seed Lab Manager Mike Stahr as part of the USAID Ghana—Fee Read more about Blake Installs Seed Testing Equipment, Trains Seed Entrepreneurs in Ghana
Stephen Smith, ISU agronomy affiliate professor and Seed Science Center visiting scientist, presented a seminar titled “Continuing the Improved Productivity of Maize: Genetic Gain or Genetic Pain?” at the Seed Science Center in April 02 2016. Read more about Smith Discusses Ways to Improve Maize Productivity
Ravi discussed “The Science and Technology of Modern Seed Treatment” at the Seed Science Center on March 24, 2016. Read more about Ramachandran Seminar Focuses on Seed Treatment
Nine Iowa State students were awarded $1,000 scholarships at the Iowa Seed Association Agribusiness Showcase and Conference in Des Moines on February 10, 2016. Haleigh Summers was named the Manjit Misra Outstanding Senior Scholar at the event. She received $500 in addition to a $1,000 ISA scholarship. Read more about Nine ISU Scholars Honored at 2016 Iowa Seed Association Meeting
