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Annual Flower Trial Garden reveals this year’s winners
If you want to know what flowers to plant this growing season, a list of great possibilities comes from Colorado State University’s Annual Flower Trial Garden. The garden, which spans nearly three acres on the east side of the Fort Collins campus, is a Northern Colorado showpiece with a focused research and outreach purpose.
Read MoreThe buzz: New beehives coming to Horticulture Center in May
Freddie Haberecht, president of the CSU Apiculture Club, said the $5,147 granted to the club last fall by the Associated Students of Colorado State University is being used to install the four new hives and a pollinator garden on an outdoor plot at the Horticulture Center, near the southwest corner of Prospect Road and Centre Avenue.
Read MoreDr. Jan Leach wins international scientific prize for agriculture and food
Leach has received the Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food in the category of “Distinguished Scientist.” She will receive the award in Montpelier, France, during the 4th World Congress on Agroforestry in May.
Read MoreDr. Keith Belk named Animal Sciences Department Head
Dr. Keith Belk has been named Department Head of Animal Sciences. In the announcement, Dean Menon cited the advantage of having a well-recognized and respected scientist in Colorado animal agriculture as the Department Head. In his role as department head, Dr. Belk can help the new President connect early and quickly with the leadership and…
Read MoreCSU, JBS partner to create game-changing facility
On Tuesday, CSU officially opened the JBS Global Food Innovation Center in Honor of Gary & Kay Smith. The state-of-the-art facility is the result of a decades-long relationship between CSU and JBS, which contributed $12.5 million to not only help build the facility but to provide employee educational programming.
Read MoreCANCELLED Open Forum with Corporate Council for Inclusion and Diversity
Due to predicted inclement weather, this has been cancelled. We will reschedule at a later date.
Read MoreWhy CSU is Investing in Microbiome Science
Several years ago the university’s leadership chose microbiome science as one of three strategic initiatives in which to invest significant resources . The university has hired six faculty members who all specialize in the study of microbiomes, and together with other colleagues, they are part of CSU’s Microbiome Network.
Read MoreAnimal Sciences Department Head Candidates
Please join us to meet the Animal Sciences Department Head Candidates on campus interviews and provide feedback.
Read MoreNational Collegiate Landscape Competition – March 20-23, 2019
The National Collegiate Landscape Competition is an annual three-day powerhouse event which brings together the top landscape and horticulture students, top industry companies and dozens of the biggest industry manufacturers and suppliers. Each year more than 700 students from two- and four-year colleges demonstrate their skills in real-world, competitive events and network with top companies…
Read MoreThe endless adventures of a CSU entomologist
Paul Opler earns a lengthy feature spread in American Entomologist.
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