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Research<\/h1>\n

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Soil and Crop Research Focus<\/h2>\n

Our research programs reflect Coloradoan’s concerns on food production and livestock feed growth and utilization. Our work prioritizes efficient land and water resource use, while maintaining high-quality agricultural, residential, industrial, and natural environments.<\/p>\n

To meet our broad-based objectives, we work in cooperation with other segments of the university, state, federal and private agencies.<\/p>\n

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We conduct weekly seminar presentations on our most current research and issues in soil and crop sciences.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Our department coordinates research programs in four of the College’s research centers. Each center is located in distinct agro-climatic areas throughout Colorado. We ensure our programs are designed to meet specific needs of farmers and ranchers in their respective areas and ensure our students get unique off-campus learning and research opportunities.<\/p>\n

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We encourage our prospective graduate students to reach out to our research faculty and discuss your research interests. Our graduate program is unique in that our department requires our graduate students to have confirmed a faculty advisor prior to being accepted to our graduate program. Please browse our research areas and learn more about our faculty to find the right fit for your interests.<\/p>\n

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Agroecosystems Research<\/h2>\n

We emphasize the need to incorporate solutions for climate change with every research project we develop. Our work focuses on efficient soil and crop development, carbon and nutrient cycling, and innovating biofuels and biosolids.<\/p>\n

Research Facilities and Partnerships<\/h3>\n