College of Agricultural Sciences

Back to School picnic held on September 5

Check out some great photos from the event!

Ram Welcome 2017

Photos of new students learning about programs in the college

Ag Innovation Summit held September 6-7

Leaders across the agricultural spectrum spoke throughout the summit.

College of Ag News

AgInnovation Summit attendees hear from policy makers, leaders and innovators across the agricultural spectrum

Leaders and innovators spoke at the September summit.

CSU marks a decade of growth, welcomes historic class

The largest and most diverse freshman class in Colorado State University’s history has led to record enrollment for the 10th consecutive year. The university welcomes 33,413 students to campus this year.

Visiting Japanese students study Colorado forests, climate

Forestry students from the Yamagata Prefectural College of Agriculture recently visited CSU.

Colorado State University joins International Phytobiomes Alliance

Established in 2016, the Alliance coordinates public-private research projects on phytobiomes.

CSU alumna heads to Fort Worth in Extreme Mustang Makeover

CSU Equine Sciences alumna Cayla Stone will head to Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 14-16 for the 2017 Player’s Choice Extreme Mustang Makeover, to compete for $100,000 in prize money.

University invests $1 million in interdisciplinary research teams

Catalyst for Innovative Partnerships teams collaborate on some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Horticulture student awarded James Beard Foundation National Scholarship

Tyler Mason was awarded the James Beard Foundation (JBF) National Scholarship — one of 10 high-impact $20,000 scholarships. Mason, a doctoral student in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, started a research project in January that focuses on specialty crops.

Mahesh Nair - Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences

Professor Nair's research utilizes proteomic tools to elucidate the biochemical and molecular basis of fresh meat quality. His other research interest include postmortem meat biochemistry, role of mitochondria in meat quality, myoglobin and lipid oxidation. In his current role, he will be continuing his research in meat quality and will be developing new courses in the area of meat science.

Lily Edwards-Callaway - Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences

Professor Edwards-Callaway focuses on livestock behavior and welfare. She will develop and teach new course offerings in the area of food animal behavior and welfare, conducting research and advising the Animal Welfare Judging Team. Before joining CSU, she served as an assistant professor at Kansas State University and director of animal welfare at JBS.

Jude Bayham - Assistant Professor of Ag and Resource Economics

Professor Bayham's research interests lie at the intersection of public policy, human health, and the natural environment. He studies a wide range of topics including: the valuation of natural capital, the economics of wildfire management, the impact of human behavior on infectious disease transmission.

Daniel Mooney - Assistant Professor in Ag and Resource Economics

Professor Mooney's research, teaching, and extension contributions lie primarily in the areas of production economics and agricultural business management. He plans to work on topics related to sustainable cropping systems, precision farming technology, and livestock enterprise management.

Troy Bauder named assistant deputy director of AES

Troy will work directly with research center managers, faculty, and staff across the state, enhancing communication between the centers and leveraging center resources and expertise to maximize our support for Colorado agriculture.

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Events

Grow into the Semester 5K to raise funds for the Agronomy Club

The 5K will be held on the CSU Oval Sept. 30.

Dell chief technology officer to speak on big data October 3

Bill Schmarzo’s talk will take place in the Cherokee Park Ballroom in the Lory Student Center

Scholarship Brunch to take place October 14

The brunch will be part of Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Beef Quality Assurance Certification at the Stockmanship and Stewardship Regional Tour set for Sept. 22-23

Learn about effective cattle handling, engage in hands-on demonstrations and earn your Beef Quality Assurance Certification at the Stockmanship and Stewardship Regional Tour hosted by Animal Sciences on September 22-23.