What is Iowa Crop Improvement Association?
Rouse was a graduate research assistant in ISU’s corn breeding program from 2001 to 2004. From 1995 to 2001, he worked in the commercial seed industry. He earned a Ph.D. in plant breeding and a master’s in entomology, both at ISU. The Iowa Crop Improvement Association’s mission is to provide an unbiased source of service and education in production and quality assurance for Iowa agricultural crops. Founded in 1902, ICIA has provided seed production and crop performance testing services for 87 years. The membership is composed of farmers, seed producers and others interested in crop improvement. Lee Huey of Ames currently is president of the nine-member board of directors. The Iowa Crop Improvement Association supports the ISU Crops Team, sponsors the Iowa FFA Agronomy Career Development event, offers a summer internship program and awards five annual scholarships to ISU undergraduates.
