Gene Kelly, director of the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station and professor at Colorado State University, has been named incoming chair of agInnovation, helping lead national efforts to advance agricultural research and public investment in science.
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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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Thomas Borch, professor of environmental and agricultural chemistry, has been named associate editor of Environmental Science and Technology, widely regarded as one of the top journals in the field.
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CSU and the Colorado Seed Growers Association have launched an online micro-credential program to train seed conditioners and producers in quality and compliance.
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Dr. Jessica Davis, professor and former head of CSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, passed away Jan. 26, 2026, leaving a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and innovation in agriculture.
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CSU researcher Manny Deleon brings innovation to agriculture—using drones, 3D printing, and technology to improve water quality and sustainability across Colorado’s farms and ranches.
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From corn plants to soil samples, CSU-TAPS interns dive into every aspect of modern agriculture. Students Mason England and Aaron Cherry share how the program connects classroom learning to real-world farm management, offering mentorship, workforce development, and a front-row seat to the future of agriculture.
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The director of Colorado State University’s Akron-based Crops Testing Program pushes the organization forward in variety trials, giving direction to farmers in Colorado and beyond
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A new review paper led by researchers at Colorado State University examines six strategies for addressing the challenge of water scarcity.
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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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Colorado State University’s Francesca Cotrufo, a professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences within the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.
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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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A Colorado State University-led team of scientists have detailed both broad and specific information about the presence and function of microorganisms in rivers covering 90% of the watersheds in the continental U.S.
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A Colorado State University-led team of researchers have developed a better understanding of the interplay among plants, microbes and soil nutrients in the Arctic.
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Moving water around the Western U.S. requires energy — a new CSU study examines the greenhouse gas emissions tied to that energy use that can be credited to agriculture.
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Colorado State University Professor Kelly Wrighton has collaborated with a prestigious group of more than a dozen scientists on a national effort to examine the connections between soils and human health
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Eugene Kelly, a soil scientist with a decades-long career in agriculture, urbanization, and climate change, has been appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to a three-year term as chair of the U.S. National Committee for Soil Sciences.
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New CSU research shows soil microorganisms could produce previously uncounted greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost
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The huge, long-lasting wildfires that have become increasingly common in recent years can cause changes in soil chemistry that affect water contamination, air quality and plant growth. These changes, however, are poorly monitored and rarely factor into post-fire recovery efforts or risk assessments, according to a CSU-led article published May 14 in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.
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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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CSU researcher in receives $10 million Gates Foundation grant for personalized medicine for plants project operating in Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
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Scott Haley, Bill Hammerich and John Stulp were recognized for their significant contributions to the state’s second largest industry.
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Scott Haley, Bill Hammerich and John Stulp were recognized for their significant contributions to the state’s second largest industry.
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Irrigation pumping on U.S. farmland accounts for approximately 16% of all greenhouse gas emissions from energy use in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, according to new work led by Colorado State University researchers published in the journal Nature Communications.
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CSU will host a series of vision talks with global thought leaders who will share their research and vision for improved resilience and sustainability in agriculture.
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Researchers are looking belowground to address atmospheric carbon, using soils as a tool for climate mitigation.
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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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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 recent study from Colorado State University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences found that regenerative practices — including integrating crop and livestock systems — were successful as long-term carbon storage solutions.
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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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The unique crop production contest offers an immersive learning opportunity to demonstrate management strategies.
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On January 17, the College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed Chris Pires as the new department head for Soil and Crop Sciences.
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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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Three new projects from the College of Agricultural Sciences will make their home at CSU Spur, Colorado State University’s new public-facing campus at Denver’s National Western Center.
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The College of Agricultural Sciences is funding six research proposals in the areas of agrivoltaics and climate resiliency.
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During Bennet’s visit, CSU faculty highlighted current projects including research into using solar panels in agriculture and the new Soil Carbon Solutions Center.
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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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A Colorado State University study suggests that adding legumes to crop rotations can help rebuild healthy soils.
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The team is developing materials that function as chemical sorbents, similar to sponges, for the precise removal and recovery of certain nutrients from municipal and agricultural wastewater.
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Support from Indigo Ag moves decades of CSU soil carbon research and innovation into the next phase.
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The project, announced at the National Grazing Lands Coalition meeting Dec. 7, will help uncover how farmers’ and ranchers’ grazing management decisions impact soil health.
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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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In a new paper, CSU Assistant Professor Nathan Mueller examines how U.S. dairy operations may be impacted by extreme weather conditions.
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With a background in ecology, climate change research and soil carbon science, CSU Soil Carbon Solutions Center’s Executive Director Jane Zelikova has approached the problem of climate change in a multitude of ways — from research and policy to filmmaking.
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Upending long-held theories, CSU researchers offer new insights into the role of polyphenols in the soil microbiome.
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CSU is a founding partner in a $110 million U.S. Department of Energy research network, the National Alliance for Water Innovation, focused on treatment and reuse technologies for wastewater, seawater and other untapped sources.
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From the time he was growing up in Longmont, Colorado, Forrest Wold-McGimsey was drawn to Colorado State University’s renowned plant breeding and genomics program.
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Thomas Borch and Dawn Thilmany have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, and for demonstrating a significant impact on their respective fields.
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Last fall, the CoAXium Wheat Production System became commercially available to farmers in Colorado, where more than 2 million acres of wheat grows across the eastern plains.
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