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As warm winter speeds peach season, CSU Innovator of the Year Ioannis Minas helps Colorado's Western Slope growers prepare
3+ week, 2+ day ago (566+ words) As Colorado navigates one of the driest, warmest'years on record,'residents have concerns about drought and its effect on their daily lives.' And for many Coloradans, the BIG question is already being asked: What will this weird weather do'to'the annual…...
CSU researcher Paige Stanley honored by Society for Range Management
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) Paige Stanley, a research scientist with CSU's Soil Innovation Lab, was recognized with the Outstanding Young Professional Award for her research advancing soil health, grazing management and climate solutions in rangeland systems. The post CSU researcher Paige Stanley honored by…...
Grassroots Carbon Joins Colorado State University Consortium to Advance Soil Carbon Modeling at National Scale " Soil Carbon Solutions Center
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) Partnership integrates ranch-level carbon removal data from more than 2 million acres into ecosystem modeling and climate research. Grassroots Carbon partners directly with ranchers to implement and scale regenerative grazing practices and advance credible, science-backed soil carbon removals. The company currently…...
How Vamsi Nalam is turning discovery into disease defense for Colorado potatoes
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (546+ words) Vamsi'Nalam'is the interim director of the potato breeding program in the rich farmlands of Colorado's San Luis Valley. But'don't'let the "interim'portion'of his title distract you.' "The San Luis Valley is a pretty amazing place " it's such a high, beautiful'plateau, and…...
Garrett Fong's leadership cultivates success in high school agriculture program
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (592+ words) The story of career and technical education (CTE) at Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) continues to flourish under the dedicated leadership of Garrett Fong, the accomplished agricultural science teacher and FFA advisor. With a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education…...
Hurd Secures $1 M Appropriation to Rebuild Potato Research Station Storage
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (368+ words) CENTER, CO. ," Most of Colorado's 60, 000 acres of potatoes are grown in the San Luis Valley and Colorado State University led research has long been a part of the community supporting growers and consumers. This week, an exciting announcement they've been…...
Climate researchers at CSU capture cow burps
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (547+ words) FORT COLLINS, Colo. " To say that cattle have a complex stomach is a major understatement. They have four separate compartments in their stomachs that allows them to break down grass and grains, and turn it into protein. "I call that…...
Stockmen in the Stockyards explores global trade's impact on Colorado's beef industry
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) Industry leaders, educators, and producers gathered at the National Western Stock Show for Stockmen in the Stockyards, a daylong event exploring how global trade, imports, and exports are impacting Colorado's beef industry and cattle markets. The post Stockmen in the…...
From the Bronx to Colorado farms: Manny Deleon is redefining ag research
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (594+ words) If you're looking for an agricultural researcher from a traditional ag background, Manny Deleon is probably not your guy." Deleon, you see, didn't grow up on a farm or ranch " those are few and far between where he was born,…...
The trials of Sally Jones-Diamond: Testing crops, building trust and shaping the future of farming
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (163+ words) The director of Colorado State University's Akron-based Crops Testing Program pushes the organization forward in variety trials, giving direction to farmers in Colorado and beyond. What are some important contributions from the Crop Testing Program? Who is served by the…...