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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

July 18, 2026

July 18, 2026

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.

Researchers targeting drought-tolerance traits in crops

Drought is a persistent issue in Colorado, so Colorado State University continually works to identify and develop drought-tolerance traits in crops to ensure farmers can remain competitive and provide food for people and livestock. The post Researchers targeting drought-tolerance traits in crops 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