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Emily Heaton

I consider myself to be analogous to a soybean agronomist in Iowa in the 1930's. I work on an interesting plant from Asia (Miscanthus), that is about to be really important in the Midwest USA. I don't just focus on Miscanthus, though, but rather on developing energy crop portfolios and management strategies that are targeted to the growth environment and ultimate end use of the crop.

Likes:
Hiking, reading, Caveny Farm poultry, time with family, good bourbon

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Nic Boersma

Program Coordinator III
Office: 1521 Agronomy Hall
Lab: 1232 Agronomy Hall
Email: nboersma@iastate.edu
Cell: 515.294.2417

Education History
B.A. Northwestern College, Orange City, IA
M.S. Iowa State University
Ph.D. Iowa State University

Research Statement

Growing up on the farm in Iowa, I have always been interested in crops and agriculture. I quickly recognized the importance of farmers in the U.S. and how they help to feed the world. I have always been interested in how things work and how they can be improved. I took this characteristic to college, and discovered the questions I wanted answers to were not written in text books any more. This led me to the field of science and research. My goal is to always be involved in exciting and relevant research that will positively impact our society and the world, and to continue asking questions and trying to find answers.

Research Interests
Energy Crop Production in the Midwest
Effects of stand age on Miscanthus x giganteus physiology
Miscanthus x giganteus establishment and propagation