Iowa
Turkeys placed at Iowa State teaching, research farm
AMES, Iowa – A complete of 1,800 poults (younger turkeys) have been positioned inside the brand new Stanley L. Balloun Turkey Educating and Analysis Facility at Iowa State College earlier this month.
The turkeys are a business broad breasted white breed and can present experiential studying alternatives for Iowa State college students by means of analysis and unbiased examine initiatives. College students additionally will study turkeys throughout class lectures and have alternatives to go to the power in future semesters as a result of late arrival of the turkeys this semester, mentioned Daybreak Koltes, assistant professor of animal science.
“We’re excited the poults have arrived and are trying ahead to the academic alternatives this state-of-the-art facility and the birds will present our college students,” Koltes mentioned.
The Balloun Turkey Educating and Analysis Facility was devoted in Could 2022 and is the one institution of its type targeted on turkey manufacturing at a serious college. Positioned subsequent to the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Educating and Analysis Farm alongside 520th Avenue south of Ames, the brand new turkey facility will strengthen Iowa State’s current poultry science program.
“The opening of this farm represents a number of years of visioning, planning, laborious work and synergy between Iowa State College and Iowa’s turkey farmers,” mentioned Jason Ross, professor and chair of Iowa State’s Division of Animal Science. “The educating and analysis capabilities of this farm are not like anyplace else within the U.S., and our college and employees sit up for coaching the longer term leaders of the business and driving modern options for America’s turkey farmers.”
Andrew Christensen, junior typically preveterinary medication, helped with a number of the constructing course of on the farm, in addition to the arrival of the poults.
“Working on the new Iowa State turkey farm has offered me a window into the turkey manufacturing business and can do the identical for a lot of others for years to return,” Christensen mentioned. “This facility represents a step ahead, not only for our schooling, but additionally for the business as an entire as it can present helpful analysis to enhance manufacturing.”
Analysis performed on the facility will tackle present challenges dealing with Iowa’s turkey business and can intention to advance this business that gives greater than $10 billion yearly in financial exercise all through the state.
As well as, the power will later provide persevering with schooling and outreach applications for business professionals, in addition to an commentary space the place guests can see examples of turkey manufacturing methods.
“The turkey business applauds the launching of this facility. Turkey farmers have a steady need to be taught new data on the right way to higher care for his or her turkeys and the surroundings,” mentioned Gretta Irwin, government director of the Iowa Turkey Federation. “We count on to do analysis on a wide range of subjects – feed, vitamin, gear, air flow, turkey wellbeing and manure – and discover a variety of latest know-how. Iowa State College’s distinctive college, college students and the brand new facility will present farmers with the knowledge they should make enhancements.”
Funding for the power got here from business companions and personal donors. Jim and Julie Balloun of Atlanta, Georgia, offered the lead reward. Jim is the son of Stanley L. Balloun, a former Iowa State animal science professor. Each Stanley and Jim are alumni of Iowa State.
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What Fran McCaffery said at Iowa basketball Media Day
“I think for Payton we all have an expectation, you know, when your best player comes back and lead the league in made threes, well, he’s going to make more threes and he’s going to get more rebounds.
“The thing I’ve been impressed with is he was a really good rebounder last year. He’s a special offensive rebounder.
“A lot of shooters just don’t do that. They hang around on the perimeter, and that’s that. Throw me the ball, and I’ll shoot it in the hole for you.
“He does that, but he’s done more off the dribble. He’s done more passing to open people and reading situations, which is what you would expect from a senior.
“Think about him. Freshman year he played a lot. He was on the Big Ten Championship team. Sophomore year, Rookie of the Year in the league. Last year led the league in made threes, was an All-League player.
“Now, I think how do you go from being a second- or third-team All-League player to first-team? Obviously it’s consistency of effort and performance, and he is going to work harder.”
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Ohio State Offensive Lineman Acknowledged After Win Over Iowa
Back in the offseason, the assumption was that Seth McLaughlin would win the starting center job after transferring from Alabama. Not only did he win that job but so far this season, he has played quite well.
This is certainly a welcome sight after the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled with offensive line consistency in 2023 and McLaughlin himself had a down year with the Crimson Tide.
Through the non-conference schedule and two Big Ten Conference games, the pairing has been perfect for both parties. The experienced center has been a strong addition in the trenches and will look to continue to be a dominant force throughout the rest of the season.
Just how dominant has McLaughlin been?
In the win against the Iowa Hawkeyes, McLaughlin actually posted the highest grade of any center in the country during week six according to Pro Football Focus. His 78.6 mark is an excellent grade, yet not surprising considering how solid he has been in the middle.
Not only has McLaughlin been solid this season, but the rest of the offensive line has played quite well. Against the Oregon Ducks, McLaughlin, Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Fryar will all need to be at their best. It seems like they have been at their best to this point, however, this will be the toughest test yet for the whole team.
If this unit can enforce physicality in the run game and give Will Howard time to operate on Saturday, then not only might McLaughlin grade high with PFF once again, but the rest of the unit may fair pretty well.
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Iowa football: Kickoff time, TV announced for Hawkeyes’ Oct. 19 game at Michigan State
Video: Jay Higgins on Iowa’s defensive performance in loss to Ohio State
Jay Higgins discusses a variety of topics after Iowa’s 35-7 loss to Ohio State.
The Iowa football team’s Oct. 19 game at Michigan State will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Big Ten contest will be televised on NBC.
Iowa plays host to Washington on Saturday, Oct. 12. That game is set for 11:10 a.m. CT.
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