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.  

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The Audit: Why do Palisade peaches, Pueblo chiles matter so much to Colorado consumers?

In a recent CSU, CDA survey, more than 80% of respondents said buying locally grown or raised products was a big driver in their purchasing decisions. CSU agricultural economist Dawn Thilmany says that’s important for the marquee brands but also the agricultural industry as a whole.

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New research to improve end-of-life decision making for dairy cattle will improve welfare for animals and their caretakers

To help improve the process on both sides of the fence, Colorado State University researchers have received a $1 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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CSU Spur, Ardent Mills collaborate to nurture next generation of food innovators

Housed within the Spur campus, the Ardent Mills Teaching and Culinary Center is part of a strategic partnership that will focus on promoting the science of regenerative agriculture systems, agricultural literacy and career pathways, and innovation in food, nutrition, agribusiness and the food industry.

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To feed the growing West, USDA taps CSU to host new $30M Regional Food Business Center

CSU will partner with Oregon State University to lead one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 12 new Regional Food Business Centers helping farmers, ranchers and food entrepreneurs in six western states grow their businesses, while also strengthening connections between rural and urban areas and closing the gaps to success. 

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Landscape Architecture Days celebrates 30 years with speaker series

Organized by the CSU Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the 30th annual LA Days program features five speakers at the cutting edge of the profession and represents the broad spectrum of scale and scope that constitutes contemporary practice in landscape architecture.

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Researchers find not all wasps are the same when it comes to fighting one of agriculture’s most invasive pests

As biocontrol agents are used more in agriculture, CSU researchers say knowing more about parasitoid identity, along with the diets of their prey, will be key to determining the best biocontrol agents while also reducing the need for pesticides.

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New livestock business management degree prepares tomorrow’s leaders to meet industry needs

The interdisciplinary Livestock Business Management degree aims to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals to lead one of Colorado’s most important industries. The program combines engaged industry experiences, hands-on learning, and curriculum from agricultural business and animal sciences.

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CSU innovators, educators, researchers and rising stars honored among DBJ’s 2023 Who’s Who in Agriculture

Honorees include Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences James Pritchett, who is the 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Who’s Who in Agriculture Trailblazer, and agricultural education and equine science student Jo Smeby, who will receive the Rising Star award.  

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CSU’s new director of ag innovation ready to push boundaries while returning to her roots

After growing up in Colorado’s dairy industry, Jordan Kraft Lambert has devoted her career to building a global food and ag technology economy that brings together growers, consumers and innovators. In this newly created position, she will play a key role in connecting research, education and engagement activities at CSU to the critical challenges and opportunities the industry faces.

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As water issues in the West endure, Irrigation Innovation Consortium supports industry, university collaborations

For almost five years, the IIC has supported industry-university collaboration to improve irrigation technologies, encourage their adoption and boost effective water management in agricultural and landscape contexts.

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From the music industry to Space Force: Innovators come from all walks in Agribusiness & Food Innovation Management master’s program

The new program is drawing in professionals from a variety of backgrounds but with a common interest in solving food system challenges in new and collaborative ways.

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CSU receives $3 million grant to study one of most common, costly problems facing organic dairy industry

As part of a four-year study, a multi-state team lead by CSU researchers will look at identifying and developing cost-effective management solutions to control mastitis, improve milk quality, promote animal welfare and enhance the sustainability of the organic dairy community. 

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Food, fellowship and football – Nutrien Ag Day BBQ set for Sept. 24

Colorado State University’s annual Ag Day tradition returns to campus on Saturday, Sept. 24, for the university’s 41st celebration of agriculture and athletics. Prior to kickoff of the Ram football team’s matchup against Sacramento State, the College of Agricultural Sciences will host the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ in collaboration with Colorado agricultural growers, producers and partners.  

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EPA Deputy Administrator visits CSU to learn about climate-smart agriculture research

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe and other EPA staffers visited the Agricultural Research and Development Center to learn more about CSU’s commitment to advancing the science of sustainable agricultural systems and accelerating agriculture’s climate resiliency.

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New research models how to slow spread of COVID-19 among firefighters in wildland fire incidents

Research from CSU and the USDA show that vaccines and social distancing are effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19 within and between wildland fire incidents, as well as reducing its impact on the wildland firefighting workforce.

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Alumnus aims to create a more diverse future for agriculture in honor of late professor, mentor

To honor Bernie Rollin’s life and legacy, Steve Hillard ’70 recently contributed $750,000 to the College of Agricultural Sciences to support strategic initiatives and catalyze the college’s commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive future for agriculture.

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Outstanding Grad: James Dantimo, College of Agricultural Sciences

“I think one of my favorite times of displaying courage would be at the most recent ‘Come to the Table’ for the College of Ag. Even though our dean, the director of animal science, and equine science were all in the room, I chose to stand up for my peers and address the issues we have in our college at this time.”

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Jasmine Godinez, first Equine Sciences intern at CSU Spur, reflects impact of new campus

Over the spring semester, Godinez participated in an internship focusing on being an equine-assisted services provider at the Temple Grandin Equine Center’s Denver location on the CSU Spur campus. During this internship, she learned the difference between many types of EAS and the standards necessary for providing the various services. 

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New Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program hires industry liaison

Laston Charriez, an educator, marketing executive and food industry veteran, has joined Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences as an assistant professor of practice and industry liaison for the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics’ new Agribusiness and Food Innovation master’s degree program.

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Ornamental horticulturalist and extension specialist tapped as next Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture head

Mengmeng Gu brings experience in both horticulture and landscape design to her new role as department head for the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, with a focus on sustainability and a career-long commitment to teaching, research and outreach.

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CSU soil scientists tapping rangelands as vast sources for carbon storage

Over the last several months, a CSU research team has teamed with Woodwell Climate Research Center on a Colorado-based project aimed at helping managers of rangelands, which cover large areas of both public and private lands, understand and monitor the delicate carbon balances across their grazed landscapes.

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