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| 03/04/2026 |
Celebrating Science In Action: Nominations Now Open for $10,000 Borlaug Field Award
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that nominations are now open for the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, Endowed by The Rockefeller Foundation.
The $10,000...
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| 02/26/2026 |
Iowa State University’s Incoming President David Cook Brings Research and Innovation Expertise to World Food Prize Foundation Board of Directors
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of David Cook, president-designate of Iowa State University, to the Foundation Board of Directors.
“President-designate Cook brings a strong record of leadership...
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| 02/18/2026 |
Engineering and Agribusiness Leader Charles Sukup Joins World Food Prize Foundation Board of Directors
The World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Sukup, former president and CEO and current board co-chair of Sukup Manufacturing Co., to the Foundation’s Board...
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| 02/10/2026 |
Calling Iowa Changemakers: The Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award Nominations Are Now Open
Nominations for the Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award are now open through April 15, 2026.
Established in 2013 by the World Food Prize Foundation, the Iowa SHARES Award recognizes...
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| 02/03/2026 |
World Food Prize Foundation Debuts Official Podcast Elevating Global Hunger Conversations
The World Food Prize Foundation announced the launch of its official podcast, hosted by Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack, creating a new global platform for meaningful dialogue at the intersection of...
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| 02/01/2026 |
Submissions Open for 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers, A Global Network of Innovators Created by the World Food Prize Foundation
Submissions are now open for the World Food Prize Foundation’s 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an international cohort of 40 innovators advancing practical, science-driven solutions to strengthen food and nutrition...
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| 01/29/2026 |
World Food Prize Foundation Launches Statewide Campaign Celebrating Iowa’s One-Of-A-Kind People and Places
The World Food Prize Foundation is launching a statewide campaign celebrating what makes Iowa truly one of a kind, much like the World Food Prize, the only global award of...
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| 01/21/2026 |
Global AgTech Startups Invited to Compete for $50,000 in World Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact Challenge
The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, has opened applications for the Innovate for Impact Challenge, the global AgTech startup competition with a grand prize of...
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| 01/21/2026 |
George Washington Carver Day to Celebrate Science, Creativity and Legacy in Des Moines
WHAT: Join the World Food Prize Foundation for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver at the historical Norman E. Borlaug Hall...
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| 01/15/2026 |
World Food Prize Foundation Launches First United Kingdom Youth Institute at The University of Cumbria, Expanding Programming in Europe
The World Food Prize Foundation announced the establishment of the United Kingdom Youth Institute at the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus. The Youth Institute, convening on April 22, will provide...
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