CSU MarComm Staff, Author at College of Agricultural Sciences

CSU contributes to new international report linking planetary health and social justice

Lauren Gifford, associate director of CSU’s Soil Carbon Solutions Center, is among an interdisciplinary group of more than 60 scientists from more than 20 countries who contributed to a significant new report published this week in Lancet Planetary Health that connects the resiliency and stability of the planet to the quality of life for people worldwide.

The post CSU contributes to new international report linking planetary health and social justice appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Volunteers for Ag Day on Sept. 7 get free T-shirt, BBQ ticket

The tasty 43-year-old tradition celebrates Colorado agriculture and supports student scholarships by bringing together agricultural producers and Ram fans from around the state to enjoy a pre-game meal at the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ.

The post Volunteers for Ag Day on Sept. 7 get free T-shirt, BBQ ticket appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Study shows how price can impact groundwater use by farmers

A new study finds that when California farmers have to pay for that water, they use less, switching their land to crops that require less water or no crops at all.

The post Study shows how price can impact groundwater use by farmers appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CSU leads comprehensive review of wildfire research in collaboration with Stanford University

The huge, long-lasting wildfires that have become increasingly common in recent years can cause changes in soil chemistry that affect water contamination, air quality and plant growth. These changes, however, are poorly monitored and rarely factor into post-fire recovery efforts or risk assessments, according to a CSU-led article published May 14 in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.

The post CSU leads comprehensive review of wildfire research in collaboration with Stanford University appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CSU, CDA survey shows Coloradans overwhelmingly support local agriculture

Coloradans consider the food and agriculture industry to be important to the state’s future economic resiliency and quality of life. Those surveyed agree it is important to maintain land and water for agricultural purposes in Colorado.

The post CSU, CDA survey shows Coloradans overwhelmingly support local agriculture appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CSU Ag Day’s tasty tradition returns Sept. 30

Since 1981, CSU Ag Day has honored Colorado State University’s roots as a leader in agricultural research, education and outreach by bringing people together around the table to celebrate food, fellowship and football.

The post CSU Ag Day’s tasty tradition returns Sept. 30 appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Game on! New CSU-TAPS competition launches at ARDEC

The unique crop production contest offers an immersive learning opportunity to demonstrate management strategies.

The post Game on! New CSU-TAPS competition launches at ARDEC appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Temple Grandin collaborates with UNE (Australia) on landmark study to uncover the role genetics may play in horse behavior

The study will support future efforts to better match horses with their roles by identifying the genetic roots of certain horse behaviors.

The post Temple Grandin collaborates with UNE (Australia) on landmark study to uncover the role genetics may play in horse behavior appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Clients wanted for Landscape Design and Contracting student capstone projects

Students in the program are seeking clients in the CSU community and beyond to partner with them on projects for their capstone course.

The post Clients wanted for Landscape Design and Contracting student capstone projects appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

AgNext and Elanco announce strategic alliance to advance livestock sustainability

Elanco’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Sara Place, will join CSU’s AgNext team and transition to her new role as associate professor of feedlot systems.

The post AgNext and Elanco announce strategic alliance to advance livestock sustainability appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

New research models how to slow spread of COVID-19 among firefighters in wildland fire incidents

Research from CSU and the USDA show that vaccines and social distancing are effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19 within and between wildland fire incidents, as well as reducing its impact on the wildland firefighting workforce.

The post New research models how to slow spread of COVID-19 among firefighters in wildland fire incidents appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CSU soil scientists to co-lead $19 million project on soil health, farmer well-being

The project, announced at the National Grazing Lands Coalition meeting Dec. 7, will help uncover how farmers’ and ranchers’ grazing management decisions impact soil health.

The post CSU soil scientists to co-lead $19 million project on soil health, farmer well-being appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CSU contributes to new international report linking planetary health and social justice

Volunteers for Ag Day on Sept. 7 get free T-shirt, BBQ ticket

Study shows how price can impact groundwater use by farmers

CSU leads comprehensive review of wildfire research in collaboration with Stanford University

CSU, CDA survey shows Coloradans overwhelmingly support local agriculture

CSU Ag Day’s tasty tradition returns Sept. 30

Game on! New CSU-TAPS competition launches at ARDEC

Temple Grandin collaborates with UNE (Australia) on landmark study to uncover the role genetics may play in horse behavior

Clients wanted for Landscape Design and Contracting student capstone projects

AgNext and Elanco announce strategic alliance to advance livestock sustainability

New research models how to slow spread of COVID-19 among firefighters in wildland fire incidents

CSU soil scientists to co-lead $19 million project on soil health, farmer well-being

Come to the Table

Departments

Agricultural Experiment Station

Research Centers

Contact

Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building

CSU Spur