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CSU, industry partners provide protein for Colorado children in need

The Department of Animal Sciences and industry partners create Beef Sticks for Backpacks program.

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Study: How Colorado craft beer producers adapted to sales in grocery stores

A new report from an interdisciplinary group of researchers at Colorado State University spotlights how the state’s craft breweries adapted to the introduction of full-strength beer into Colorado grocery and convenience stores in 2019.

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Economic considerations for reintroducing gray wolves into Colorado

State voters have decided to reintroduce gray wolves into western Colorado. One College of Agricultural Sciences professor has been researching the economic impact of wolves on the state, including its ranchers.

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New garden at ARDEC South joins fight against food insecurity

As harvest season winds to a close, a new student-run food garden established on just four rows of farmland at ARDEC South will have contributed roughly 2,000 pounds of produce to fight food insecurity at Colorado State University.

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Renowned CSU entomologist Whitney Cranshaw transitions into retirement

After nearly four decades on the faculty at CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Whitney Cranshaw is officially transitioning into retirement.

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Improving the world’s ‘best’ peach

If you look forward to the fruit stands of Palisade peaches every summer, you know that the extremely aromatic, sweet and succulent treats are worth the wait. What you may not know, however, is that the wait is quantifiably justified.

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Longtime Ag Family member Lee Gray passes away

With great sadness, the College of Agricultural Sciences recognizes the passing of Sanford Lee Gray, who died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Due to pandemic, CSU’s annual weed science tour goes virtual

This year, the audience can expect the same rich information, but from the comfort of air-conditioned homes.

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If you have a surplus of hand sanitizer, start an insect collection

Hand sanitizer is typically 70% ethanol, and the inclusion of aloe vera makes the solution a gel that’s perfect for preserving some insects in a vial.

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Teaching Horticulture in the virtual realm

From an outsider’s perspective, the prospect of teaching horticulture during a pandemic, when courses are strictly taught online, seems near impossible. But for the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, the pivot wasn’t as difficult as one might think.

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Fear not, Colorado: ‘Murder hornets’ shouldn’t be your concern

In a year that’s been besieged by epic wildfires and a global pandemic, 2020 is playing out with its share of alarming headlines. In the past few weeks, a new contender for concern has landed headlines above the fold — the so-called “murder hornets.”

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HLA internship opportunities provide real-life experience for students

Most students majoring in the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture obtain real-life industry experience before they’re even handed a diploma.

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Jim Klett awarded the Lee Sommers Agricultural Sciences Distinguished Career Award

During the 2020 College of Agricultural Sciences Awards, longtime faculty member of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Jim Klett, was awarded the Lee Sommers Agricultural Sciences Distinguished Career Award.

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Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management is now Agricultural Biology

The College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management is getting a bit of a rebrand this year. The department recently had its name approved to Agricultural Biology.

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Colorado State University opens its Arkansas Valley Campus

CSU celebrated the opening of its new Arkansas Valley Campus in Rocky Ford.

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Colorado State University opens its Western Campus

Colorado State University celebrated the grand opening of its new Western Campus on theh Western Slope.

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CSU’s Community Alliance for Education and Hunger Relief receives Community Engagement award

Launched in 2017, the Alliance aims to increase the amount of high-quality fruits and vegetables available to those facing food insecurity in Mesa County and throughout Colorado.

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Nearly 2,000 students engaged in CSU’s 2018 Ag Adventure Day

On CSU’s recent Ag Adventure Day, nearly 2,000 elementary students visited the Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center for a fun day of all-things-ag.

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