In a perspective published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Colorado State University researchers describe a management approach to prevent the uptake of toxic metals in rice grains to protect human health.
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The College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station’s annual awards ceremony recognized faculty, staff and students for excellence in teaching, research and engagement.
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Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Jan Leach received an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier for her contributions to plant pathology and global scientific collaboration.
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Colorado State University’s Crops Testing Program will hold its 2026 Wheat Field Days June 10–12 and 16 at locations across Eastern Colorado, offering growers a firsthand look at wheat variety trials and the latest research in entomology, pathology and seed programs.
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At Colorado State University’s San Luis Valley Research Center, plant scientist Vamsi Nalam is advancing disease-resistant and climate-resilient potato varieties to help Colorado growers defend against costly viruses and strengthen the state’s potato industry.
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CSU pesticide safety educator Lisa Blecker trains applicators, dispels myths, and fosters conversations about safe pesticide use across Colorado.
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CSU scientists are studying whether nursery-raised trees used in wildfire recovery could introduce harmful fungi, aiming to protect reforested landscapes and strengthen forest resilience.
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On Tuesday, May 6, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station held its annual CAS/AES Awards ceremony, recognizing employees and students for their exceptional achievements over the past year.
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Following a national search, Dr. Noa Román-Muñiz has been selected to serve as permanent head of the Department of Agricultural Biology, effective immediately.
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CSU alumni Michael Bartolo and Don Brown were honored by the Colorado FFA Foundation as the latest inductees in the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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Meet a few of the outstanding students graduating from the College of Agricultural Sciences who have brought their ingenuity, creativity, and lived experiences to the table during their academic careers.
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The USDA has awarded Colorado State University researchers $850,000 to study how plants control their microbiome while fighting disease
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On Thursday, May 2, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station celebrated the annual CAS/AES Awards to celebrate employees and students for their outstanding accomplishments over the last year.
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“I’m very excited about this current research into spray-on gene silencing methods of weed control. If we can improve delivery and efficacy, this can potentially provide a whole new menu of weed control options with favorable environmental and toxicology profiles. “
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“My goals are to help horse owners figure out the intersection of horse health, good land stewardship, and the economics of horse ownership.”
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Colorado State University scientists have discovered a new disease of wheat in eastern Colorado.
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In recognition of their dedication and commitment, two alums from the College of Agricultural Sciences received distinguished alumni awards from Colorado State University.
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The weeklong celebration brings new and old friends together to honor CSU’s agricultural roots, welcome people to the table, and look ahead to the future.
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Whether they’re identifying that strange bug in your garden, helping agricultural producers fight crop-destroying pests, or teaching young and old about the coolest attributes of our eight-legged friends, CSU’s newest entomologists are showing how even the smallest mite is a big deal.
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More than 1,750 FFA students from around the state competed in the Colorado Career Development Events, hosted at Colorado State University’s Fort Collins campus.
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The annual college awards ceremony honors the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students and elevates the impact their work has on agriculture.
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Registration is open for AB581: Exploring Colorado Agricultural Systems.
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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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Each speaker will discuss the cutting-edge approaches they are taking to understand the process of plant adaptation and better exploit it in crop breeding for improved resilience and sustainability in agriculture.
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It’s that time of year again, when thousands of eight legged arachnids come out of their southeastern Colorado hiding places, looking for love.
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Three graduate students and one post-doctoral fellow from the College of Agricultural Sciences have been selected as Sustainability Leadership Fellows by CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability.
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On Wednesday, April 29, employees and students were celebrated at the annual CAS/AES Awards, held in the Bernie Rollin Knowledge Well in the new Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building.
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The new home for state-of-the-art agricultural research, learning, innovation and collaboration recently celebrated its grand opening.
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More than 130 years later, the great-grandson of CSU’s entomology department founder C.P. Gillette continues the family connection.
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The researchers are testing an emerging gene-silencing technology for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds.
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Researchers aim to turn the tide against the fungus Cytospora, which for decades has wreaked havoc among peach orchards across the Western Slope.
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The International Weed Genomics Consortium, comprising 17 academic partners across seven countries, assembles a global community of experts who will develop genomic tools that fundamentally advance humanity’s approach to weeds and crops.
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On March 9, Paul Opler lent his entomology expertise to the United States Postal Service’s virtual first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for its newest stamp featuring the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly.
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After nearly four decades on the faculty at CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Whitney Cranshaw is officially transitioning into retirement.
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This year, the audience can expect the same rich information, but from the comfort of air-conditioned homes.
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Hand sanitizer is typically 70% ethanol, and the inclusion of aloe vera makes the solution a gel that’s perfect for preserving some insects in a vial.
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In a year that’s been besieged by epic wildfires and a global pandemic, 2020 is playing out with its share of alarming headlines. In the past few weeks, a new contender for concern has landed headlines above the fold — the so-called “murder hornets.”
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Following four straight years of below-average numbers for the winged creatures, the insect should be noticeably more abundant in 2020 across Colorado.
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The College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management is getting a bit of a rebrand this year. The department recently had its name approved to Agricultural Biology.
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McKay is being recognized for “distinguished contributions using ecophysiology, genetics and genomics to understand the fundamental mechanisms which have driven the evolution of phenotypes in natural populations and cultivated species.”
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CSU researchers will continue exploring best practices for strong, disease-resistant potato crops in Colorado and beyond.
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