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Seeds of Hope After Hurricane Melissa | Des Moines News
When Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s agriculture in late 2025, farmers faced a critical hurdle: getting safe, tested seeds to rebuild their crops. Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center—America’s only lab equipped to test for plant pathogens—stepped in, donating their expertise and time to clear donated seeds from Vermont. This unprecedented humanitarian effort not only restored hope for Jamaican farmers but also demonstrated how specialized science can drive real-world disaster recovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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