Dig into our Halloween mix of student success, groundbreaking research, eerie discoveries, and community events celebrating agriculture’s spirited, innovative, and transformational impact statewide.

This October brings recognition to the legends of Temple Grandin Equine Center, and the bloom of something wicked with CSU’s corpse flower. Combine this with some scorching hot peppers, and you have Food for Thought.

Research at CSU continues strong in this installment of Food for Thought. From seed vaults, meat production, wheat varieties, and floral emissions–CSU’s team of researches continue to innovate in the face of challenge.

Dive into the College of Ag’s stories on Ag Day, water conservation, climate-resilient crops, student success in animal sciences, innovative learning spaces, and research advancing sustainable agriculture statewide.

Celebrating ag community at CSU: from wild tomato origins of potatoes to pollinator research, student internships, USDA relocation impacts, and Ag Day’s Colorado-grown traditions.

Honoring innovation and resilience: Temple Grandin’s “An Open Door” film release, statewide outreach tour, PFAS research, wildfire recovery support, and Shelly Lynch’s 32-year legacy.

Driving agricultural innovation: advancing wheat genetics, water conservation, and PFAS solutions; showcasing 3D-printed irrigation tools, equine science leadership, and Dr. Temple Grandin’s inspiring new documentary.

Recognizing impacts made by Nutrien Scholars and MURALS winners, exploring virtual fencing, food-driven community growth, and insights from AgSci legends Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. John Matsushima.

From commencement to solar framing, this installment of Food for Thought follows students as they win awards, obtain new scholarships, and finish their degrees while leading in research at CSU.

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.