March 29, 2024

Van Dyke receives ISU crop scholarship

AMES — The Iowa Crop Improvement Association has presented a scholarship to Iowa State University student Landon Van Dyke, of Reasnor.

Van Dyke is a senior majoring in agronomy. He is active in the Agronomy Club and the Crops Judging team.

Seven scholarships were awarded this spring to students in agronomy on the basis of leadership, initiative, work ethic or academic standing. The scholarships are for $3,000 each.

“The Iowa Crop Improvement Association is pleased to provide significant support in recognition of the academic excellence, leadership and interpersonal skills these students have demonstrated,” ICIA executive director Jim Rouse said. “We are honored to enhance the future of the seed industry through the accomplishments of students like these.”

The Iowa Crop Improvement Association, based in Ames, provides unbiased, third-party testing and inspection services of seed and grain production in Iowa.