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Plainsman Research Center

The PRC is part of the dust bowl region marking a significant moment in agricultural history. Our research continues to build on our region’s history by optimizing irrigation and soil preservation techniques with limited water resources. We work with several grain and seed crops, developing enhanced pest resistant varieties for growers in our region.

Research and Engagement

We work with our regional growers and industry stakeholders finding solutions to protect important crop systems from damaging pests, invasive weeds, and soil loss. Our collaborative studies include work on wheat, corn, sorghum, sunflower, and alternative crops.

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Story of Impact

Kevin Larson

Kevin Larson’s journey to the Plainsman Research Center took a circuitous path through a lifelong love for farming and learning how to ask the right questions. His early failure at farming motivated him to go back to school where he soon discovered he could play a bigger role. Now Kevin is the resource he didn’t have when he started out. Kevin’s primary responsibility at PRC ensures farmers have access to the information and resources they need for their farms’ continued success.

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Upcoming Center Events

Earthworms play important role in global food production, according to new CSU research

Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado State University scientists in the journal Nature Communications.   The post Earthworms play important role in global food production, according to new CSU research appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Restoring nature in the city: CSU Landscape Architecture students design and build urban wildlife habitat

CSU landscape architecture students gained hands-on experience designing and building an urban wildlife habitat in Fort Collins. The post Restoring nature in the city: CSU Landscape Architecture students design and build urban wildlife habitat appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

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Plainsman Research Center

P.O. Box 477
Walsh, CO 81090
Phone: (719) 324-5643
Fax: (719) 324-5643
Email: kevin.larson@colostate.edu