“Iowa, we love you. We thank you. You’re special. We will be back many, many times. In fact, I think I might come here and buy a farm,” spouts Donald Trump after his caucus defeat in Iowa. This quote alone shows the disconnect between politics and American agriculture. No farmer, in Iowa or throughout the … Read More
With an anxious stomach and tired eyes my father and I made the short trip to the local sale barn where we typically sell our calves. I always look forward to sale days, it’s typically an exciting time to watch my father’s hard work in animal husbandry finally pay off. Fast forward a few hours … Read More
Howdy! I have had the opportunity of experiencing both sides of the coin when it comes to change in majors at Truman. Once a Biology major and now a proud Agricultural Science student, I have definitely enjoyed the switch especially as an international student that itches to voice out opinions about anything to do with … Read More
As a child, one of my favorite pastimes was sitting down on our gray sectional sofa, with a big bowl of popcorn, and watching a movie. And, with two working parents and my oldest sister being the babysitter, it was something I did often. Being the animal lover that I was, the movies I preferred … Read More
Hello Everyone, I am Zhengxiong Li, I would like to share my internship experience over the summer 2015. I worked in the soil cultivation group at the academy of Chinese agricultural sciences. My research topic is How do gibberellins and florels affect the cucumbers’ yields and physiological properties? I enjoyed my internship so much. I am … Read More