Welcome to Food for Thought This week in our Food for Thought roundup, we’re excited to share Temple Grandin’s nomination for the Cattle Feeders’ Hall of Fame and encourage you to vote. We’ll also look back at CSU’s agricultural history...

Welcome to Food for Thought This week in our Food for Thought roundup, we recognize the unique challenges facing Colorado ag this year. As the New World Screwworm threatens livestock production, Jessica Metcalf is working to develop...

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re rounding out PBR Bulls and Beats with an op ed from President Amy Parsons and Dean Carolyn Lawrence-Dill on what the future of work looks like and how CSU is preparing the next generation, and the Ram who won her barrel racing session. We’re also learning about drought-tolerance in crops, AgNext’s methane emissions research in cattle, and the monument flower.

This week in our Food for Thought roundup, find out how students are exploring Colorado’s diverse ecosystems in the Exploring Colorado Agricultural Systems class. We also look at why there are fewer miller moths this year and share tips on how anyone—from home gardeners to farmers—can test their soil, water, and plants to help their gardens thrive. Plus, we explain why your July 4th burgers cost more this year.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we learn about the correlation between violent crime and wildfire smoke, the factors driving high grocery prices, and all the work our researchers are doing on drought in this historically dry year. From forage-alternative crops to organic farming to embracing the beige, the College of Ag is working hard to help farmers and ranchers survive and thrive, even during drought. We also learn how Lynne Lewis’ lifelong curiosity has led to her journey in environmental economics.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we take a closer look at how Maggie Murphy is building a winning program at CSU, along with how our researchers are working to combat the fungal disease threatening Palisade peaches. We also highlight standout flowers from CSU trials that you can find at local nurseries, plus a few of the best ways to enjoy Colorado’s vibrant wildflowers. While recent rain in Fort Collins has been a welcome boost, wildfire risk — and the rising cost of fighting fires — remains top of mind across the Mountain West.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re celebrating our CAS graduates, and the faculty who have taught, mentored, and encouraged them.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we learn if eggs are a reliable economic indicator, how CSU-bred wheat has influenced Colorado’s ag industry, and how our water experts are looking at the worsening drought, and explain why you saw thousands of blue jackets on campus last week.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we feature CSU Innovator of the Year Ioannis Minas, advances in agrivoltaics and water policy, and new research on peaches, soil health, livestock perception tools, rural education, and atmospheric microbiomes across Colorado landscapes.

Welcome to Food for Thought In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we cover what warm weather could mean for Palisade peaches, Dr. Cotrufo’s Distinguished Professor honor, Ag Day at the Capitol, and what our experts have to say about...

Welcome to Food for Thought Here’s a roundup of the latest top stories from the College of Agricultural Sciences. In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we look at the forces shaping Colorado agriculture this growing season, including...

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re celebrating our research — from edible flowers and plant hormone therapy to the human-horse connection — along with the faculty, students, and staff who make it all happen. We’re also sharing some exciting news, including a new herb garden, recent achievements by faculty and CAS alumni and partners, and details about upcoming events.

In this edition of Food for Thought, we honor the legacy of Dr. Jessica Davis, professor of agronomy and former head of the CSU Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department. We also address Colorado’s snowpack concerns and highlight how our researchers are leveraging technology, including soil moisture sensors, AI, and crop emissions mapping.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re celebrating the long awaited rebuild of the San Luis Valley Research Center’s potato storage facility; the far reaching impact of CSU alumni and leaders, including trailblazers in the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and agricultural education; and the cutting edge research that is shaping the future of food, energy, and the climate.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re digging deeper into a hot topic in Colorado – will we soon see ALDI on the front range? We’re also talking wheat, lawn care, beavers, liquor stores, and all things National Western Stock Show.

This week’s Food for Thought roundup highlights the National Western Stock Show with a special Future Cowboy report from CSU SOURCE, explores what neonicotinoid restrictions could mean for Colorado farmers, and shares stories of student success in animal science. If you need professional-quality landscape design help, our Landscape Design and Contracting students are looking for community clients for their capstone projects.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re highlighting how agriculture continues to drive Colorado’s economy—from water scarcity and shifting cattle markets, grocery prices, climate adaptation, and the science behind holiday poinsettias. We also celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates who make our college proud.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re highlighting how CSU research and innovation make a difference in the real world, from the colorful plant varieties tested at the Flower Trial Gardens to the exciting projects graduate students shared at this year’s GradShow.

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we’re highlighting our dedication to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders through FFA, our seedstock and livestock judging programs, and exploring the contributions the college makes to interdisciplinary research.

From tariffs to trees, AgSci’s latest stories spotlight CSU’s global impact—advancing sustainability, research, education, and innovation across agriculture, climate resilience, and community engagement.

Explore the latest highlights—from national appointments and industry honors to sustainability milestones, student achievements, and vital research shaping Colorado’s agricultural future.