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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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