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Associate Professor Wendong Zhang was interviewed by Iowa Farmer today for the story "Energy projects boost land values," which examines how adding energy projects to agricultural land may boost the land value.
Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by WNAX for the story "Price Spread Between Choice and Select Beef," which examines the recently narrowing price spread for dressed beef cut-outs between choice grade beef and select grade beef.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewd by Brownfield Ag News for the story "Concerns of Planting Delays Grow," which focuses on the possibility of delayed planting in parts of the Midwest.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by National Public Radio for the article "Mexico plans to ban all GMO corn. Now a key deadline looms as the U.S. pushes back," which focuses on Mexico moving to ban all genetically modified corn imports.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by the Iowa State Daily for the article "Comparing Ames gas prices to nearby towns," which focuses on the differences in gas prices in Ames and surrounding communities.
Professor Joshua Rosenbloom was among three Iowa State University researchers the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently named to its 2022 class of Fellows. Rosenbloom, chair of the Department of Economics, was recognized for “distinguished contributions to the study of the development of the American economy and the economics of science, technology and innovation.”
Professor Joshua Rosenbloom was interviewed by WalletHub for the story "2023's States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates," which examines recent changes in resignation rates across the United States.
On March 22, the Iowa Senate approved resolution No. 6 "honoring and congratulating John D. Lawrence for his years of dedicated service to Iowa State University of Science and Technology, the State of Iowa and all Iowans." Read the article here.
Associate Professor Wendong Zhang was interviewed by the Sioux City Journal for the article "How might rising interest rates impact Iowa farmland values?" which focuses on the impact of interest rates on farmalnd values.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Business Record for the story "Exporting Iowa: Farmers facing tighter profit margins as exports shrink in 2023," which focuses on farmers possibly facing tighter profit margins in 2023.
Lee Schulz Awarded 2023 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Lee R. Kolmer Award for Excellence in Applied Research
Professor Ebby Luvaga has been awarded the 2023 Outstanding Service in Student Recruitment and Retention Award by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Morning Ag Clips for the story "3 questions to ask before looking at a carbon program," which details what farmers may want to know before selecting a voluntary carbon program.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by NPR for the story "Study: Iowa ethanol production would shrink if carbon pipelines don't move forward in Iowa," which examines how carbon dioxide pipelines in Iowa could affect the local ethanol industry.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about the outlook for US agricultural trade.
Professor Peter Orazem was interviewed by KAFB for the story "ISU Economist: Disinflation a Good Sign, But There's Still a Ways To Go," which focuses on current inflation trends in the United States.
Joshua Rosenbloom, professor and the economics department chair, has been selected as an honoree by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his contribution to the study of the development of the American economy and the economics of science, technology, and innovation.
Professor Dermot Hayes has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Honorary Pork Producer Award for his expertise and impact on the pork industry. This award is one of the highest recognitions given by the Iowa Pork Producer Association.
Associate Professor Bobby Martens was interviewed by Ambrook Research for the story "Playing Chicken With Farm Feed."
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Agri-View about projected US corn and soybean production and usage in 2023.
Professor Peter Orazem was interviewed by We Are Iowa for the article "Why used car prices are dropping — at least for now," which examines recent trends in used car prices.
Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by The Farmer's Exchange for the story "No Recession in 2023, Says Henderson," which focuses on the possibility of a recession in 2023.
Professor John Winters was interviewed by Wallet Hub for the story "States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most," which looks at recent unemployment trends in the United States.
Associate Professor Alejandro Plastina was interviewed for an episode of the Future of Agriculture podcast that focuses on carbon markets. Plastina appears on Future of Agriculture 346: Comparing 13 Different Carbon Markets with Dr. Alejandro Plastina.
Professor David Hennessy was interviewed by The Alpena News for the story "Climate change prompts rise in toxic corn fungus," which focuses on a study by Hennessy et al. that finds 15 states will see rising levels of corn aflotoxin in the near future.