CSU’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association team has qualified for the IHSA National Championship after a breakout postseason, securing its first team berth in eight years.
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A warm, dry winter is expected to bring an early Palisade peach harvest. CSU Innovator of the Year Ioannis Minas works with growers to improve timing using new sensor technology.
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CSU researchers are testing vertical “solar fences” that let farmers grow crops while generating solar energy, offering a new approach to agrivoltaics for large-scale agriculture.
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Growing up on a cattle ranch in Salida, Colorado, Modesta Van Deel (B.S., ’21) had a love for animals from a young age. She followed her passion and gained purpose at Colorado State University, where her animal sciences major – and a plate of experiential learning opportunities – gave her the tools to succeed as a food scientist.
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Colorado State University’s Crops Testing Program will hold its 2026 Wheat Field Days June 10–12 and 16 at locations across Eastern Colorado, offering growers a firsthand look at wheat variety trials and the latest research in entomology, pathology and seed programs.
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Barney Feinblum, former CEO of Celestial Seasonings and Horizon Organic, helped launch an herb garden at Colorado State University, giving students hands-on experience with plants that shaped the natural foods industry.
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CSU and the Colorado Seed Growers Association have launched an online micro-credential program to train seed conditioners and producers in quality and compliance.
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CSU pesticide safety educator Lisa Blecker trains applicators, dispels myths, and fosters conversations about safe pesticide use across Colorado.
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Cheryl Ferris Nockels, a pioneering Colorado State University faculty member and the first woman to earn a degree in animal nutrition from CSU, dedicated her life to teaching, research and mentorship. Her groundbreaking work shaped modern livestock nutrition and inspired generations of animal scientists.
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The Roundup Riders of the Rockies generously support the Temple Grandin Equine Center, providing horses, equipment, and resources that make equine-assisted therapy possible for individuals in need.
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CSU researcher Manny Deleon brings innovation to agriculture—using drones, 3D printing, and technology to improve water quality and sustainability across Colorado’s farms and ranches.
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CSU’s Temple Grandin Equine Center will soon open the Bill Keller Learning Lab—honoring Bill Keller’s legacy and expanding education, innovation, and equine-assisted services.
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The Hutchison Herd at CSU’s Temple Grandin Equine Center honors the Hutchison family’s legacy, offering healing and connection through the gentle strength of therapy horses.
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From corn plants to soil samples, CSU-TAPS interns dive into every aspect of modern agriculture. Students Mason England and Aaron Cherry share how the program connects classroom learning to real-world farm management, offering mentorship, workforce development, and a front-row seat to the future of agriculture.
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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
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Faculty and students in CSU’s Department of Animal Sciences are building connections through dairy calf research, hands-on learning, and innovative student support programs that prepare the next generation of animal scientists.
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CSU’s International Agriculture program is now part of the College of Agricultural Sciences, strengthening global connections and expanding opportunities for international research and engagement.
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“The first time I knew I was 100 percent in the right spot was when one of my landscape architecture professors was showing us a project – beginning to end, the whole process,” she said. “The entire time I could feel that I had this stupid grin on my face because I knew that this was exactly what I wanted to do.”
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Colorado State University’s annual Horsemanship Camp welcomed young riders from across the U.S. for two weeks of hands-on learning, riding instruction, and equine care at CSU’s Equine Science facilities.
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CSU alumna and President’s Agricultural Advisory Council member Julie McCaleb was honored by the Colorado Livestock Association with its Top Choice Award for her contributions to the livestock industry.
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Amy Kremen, associate director of the Irrigation Innovation Consortium in CSU’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, is a co-author on “Pathways to sustaining agriculture and communities in the Ogallala region,” published in the November/December 2024 issue of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation.
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Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences’ Upskilling program recently received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to train workers in agricultural fields, particularly younger employees, on the latest technology related to irrigation, soil health, seed conditioning and food safety.
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Colorado State University’s Francesca Cotrufo, a professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences within the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.
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Colorado State University’s Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building, home to the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been officially LEED Gold certified, joining a list of 46 other CSU buildings with some level of LEED certification.
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Students in the Landscape Design and Contracting program are seeking clients from the Colorado State University community and beyond to partner with on projects for their capstone course.
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Students in CSU’s Landscape Design and Contracting program are seeking clients to partner with on projects for their capstone course.
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CSU Rodeo and LEARFIELD are proud to announce a new partnership to drive revenue and increase exposure for intercollegiate rodeo.
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An innovative program designed to advance training on irrigation water management, energy conservation, water conservation and quality and economics of irrigated agriculture is expanding.
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The Colorado State University Department of Animal Sciences is proud to host the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium, Dec. 13-14, 2023.
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CSU landscape architecture students gained hands-on experience designing and building an urban wildlife habitat in Fort Collins.
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The Distinguished Alumni Awards program recognizes CSU alumni who exemplify a lifelong commitment to Ram pride.
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Colorado State University researchers are partnering with the American Hereford Association to support cattle producers and the beef industry in finding sustainable solutions to environmental and economic challenges.
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Four alumni have been recognized as 2021 Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Distinguished Alumni Award winners.
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CSU Affiliate Professor Philip M. Seng has been awarded Japan’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
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