Iowa State Daily (December 2, 2011)

ContentsState Gym prepares to openCyclones open NCAA at homeRomer pegs policies to solve crisisCandidate presents 'road map' for centerYoung Cyclones ready for rivalEducation should not be a profitable ventureAdvocacy group protests local shop's pet purchases

Iowa State Daily (December 5, 2011)

ContentsCyclones set for Pinstripe BowlFinding their rhythmCandidates square off in runoff electionCongress seeks unfair Internet controlControversy surrounds Cy-Hawk duel

Iowa State Daily (December 6, 2011)

ContentsAfrican agricultureCrazy ideas welcome for Mark RasmussenVoting or not can impact student life in electionTrain system could come to LA soonISD Sports editorial board chooses its Heisman winner

Iowa State Daily (November 29, 2011)

ContentsSmall town politicsJaradat talks goalsSend troops a little careRenovations give ease for physical therapyHas college education gotten worse?Defense, Woody step it up

Iowa State Daily (November 30, 2011)

ContentsColors of AmericaHarkin Institute officially opens Exhibition brings new look to issuesEnjoy winter treatsEducation necessary to preserve republicIowa State plays host to Northern Iowa

A Historical Review of the 4-H Beef of Merit Carcass Contest at the Iowa State Fair

A total of 1,033 head of steers competing in the Iowa State Fair Beef of Merit class from 1975 through 2000 were summarized. Those grading low Choice and higher averaged 55.4 percent, and the average yield grade was 2.44. Due to rule changes over time the quality grade and cutability shifted. In recent years with the emphasis placed on acceptable quality grade and carcass weight, the BOM cattle have improved dramatically in the percent grading Prime and upper Choice. However, with this change has been a reduction in the percent of cattle making yield grade 1 and 2. Growth rate increased through the late 1980s, but has remained static since that time.

My Iowa State Experience

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My Iowa State Experience

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My Adventure at Iowa State as a Carver Student

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My journey at Iowa State has helped me become who I am... My journey as a Carver student has helped me look inside at who that person is.

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From Past to Present—My Life at Iowa State

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My Adventure at Iowa State

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My time at Iowa State: A Textual/Photo Narrative

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The University Compost Facility after Three Years

The University Compost Facility, 52274 260th St., Ames, Iowa has completed three full years of operation. The facility is managed by the ISU Research Farms and has a separate revolving account that receives fees and sales, and pays expenses. The facility is designed to be self-supporting, i.e. not receive allocations for its operations. The facility consists of seven, 80 × 140 ft hoop barns and a new 55 × 120 ft hoop barn, all with paved floors. The facility also has a Mettler-Toledo electronic scale with a 10 ft × 70 ft platform to weigh all materials. Key machinery is 1) compost turner, a used pull-type Aeromaster PT-170, 14 ft wide made by Midwest Biosystems, Tampico, IL; 2) a converted dump truck trailer used to construct windrows and haul material; 3) telehandler, Caterpillar TH407 with cab and 2.75 cubic yard bucket; and 4) tractor, John Deere 7520 (125 hp) with IVT (Infinite Variable Transmission) and front-wheel assist used to pull the turner and dump trailer.