Due to pandemic, CSU’s annual weed science tour goes virtual
This year, the audience can expect the same rich information, but from the comfort of air-conditioned homes.
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Soil and Crop Sciences’ new hire, Esten Mason, to lead wheat breeding program
Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences is set to open a new chapter in its storied wheat breeding program with the addition of Esten Mason, associate professor and wheat breeder at the University of Arkansas.
CSU secures $750,000 grant to develop plant breeding training materials
The vision is to develop training videos, eBooks, and other digital materials for use in distance learning on the conservation and use of plant germplasm.
If you have a surplus of hand sanitizer, start an insect collection
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.
Teaching Horticulture in the virtual realm
From an outsider’s perspective, the prospect of teaching horticulture during a pandemic, when courses are strictly taught online, seems near impossible. But for the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, the pivot wasn’t as difficult as one might think.
Fear not, Colorado: ‘Murder hornets’ shouldn’t be your concern
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.”
HLA internship opportunities provide real-life experience for students
Most students majoring in the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture obtain real-life industry experience before they’re even handed a diploma.
Jim Klett awarded the Lee Sommers Agricultural Sciences Distinguished Career Award
During the 2020 College of Agricultural Sciences Awards, longtime faculty member of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Jim Klett, was awarded the Lee Sommers Agricultural Sciences Distinguished Career Award.
Longtime CSU Animal Sciences supporter, Don Norgren, passes away at age 87
Donald K. Norgren, 87, of Platteville, passed away on May 4, 2020 in Greeley, Colorado.
Outstanding Grad: Lincoln Thomas, College of Agricultural Sciences
It’s often said that what you get out of college is only as great as what you put in. For Linc Thomas, it’s been a fruitful journey.