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From growing food to growing fun

A child screams in delight as they rocket down the volcano slide, just one of many thrilling activities at the sprawling Cox Farms agri-tainment venue. Creating those moments of joy (or terror) is what Lucas Cox-Galhotra ('05 horticulture) enjoys most about his role as co-farmer-in-chief.

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Making 'a dream on a napkin' a reality

Natalie (Eick) Paino ('20 ag business) knew she'd have to get creative if she wanted to return to her family's dairy farm after college. She dreamed of turning the farm's milk into cheese and ice cream. With help from Start Something CALS, that dream became a reality.

Making 'a dream on a napkin' a reality

Co-hosts of "What in the Weather?" podcast standing at the base of a grassy hill.

Behind the Microphone: 'What in the Weather?'

"What in the Weather?" is a podcast for Iowa growers who want to understand how to use the weather to their advantage. The podcast is co-hosted by Dan Fillius, Justin Glisan and Madelynn Wuestenberg ('22 meteorology, '23 MS agricultural meteorology).

Behind the Microphone: 'What in the Weather?'

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Activating essential oils' superpowers to fight plant disease

Farmers may soon plant soybean seeds coated with essential oils to prevent crop disease. Leonor Leandro (’02 PhD plant pathology) is exploring biobased pesticides that could be cheaper and more effective than traditional plant protection chemicals.

Activating essential oils' superpowers to fight plant disease

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