Team EDGE May 2024
Date: May 16, 2024
Location: Food Sciences Building and Meats Lab - Iowa State University, Ames
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Bruce Nuzum, President/CEO, IADG
9:45 a.m. Ag Economy Outlook
Dr. Chad Hart, Professor of Economics/Crop Markets Specialist, ISU
10:30 a.m. Protein Production Outlook
Dr. Lee Schulz, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, ISU
11:00 a.m. Introduction to the Center for Crops Utilization Research (CCUR) and
the Food Sciences Facility
Dr. Zhiyou Wen, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Director of the CCUR, ISU
12:00 Noon Lunch and Team EDGE Updates
1:00 p.m. Tour of the Iowa State University Meats Laboratory
Dr. Terry Houser, Associate Professor, Extension Meat Specialist, ISU
* Attendees will need CLOSED TOE shoes, remove all jewelry upon entry, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as it is a food facility, and dress for cooler temps during the tour.
2:00 p.m. Debrief and Wrap Up
2:30 p.m. Adjourn