CSU, industry partners provide protein for Colorado children in need
The Department of Animal Sciences and industry partners create Beef Sticks for Backpacks program.
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Denver-based Veterans to Farmers sets up veterans for success
For some, the transition from serving in the United States Armed Forces to civilian life can be difficult. But one Denver organization is helping its members find purpose post-military. Veterans to Farmers is on a mission to train veterans in agricultural systems, technologies and business operations.
Study: How Colorado craft beer producers adapted to sales in grocery stores
A new report from an interdisciplinary group of researchers at Colorado State University spotlights how the state’s craft breweries adapted to the introduction of full-strength beer into Colorado grocery and convenience stores in 2019.
Economic considerations for reintroducing gray wolves into Colorado
State voters have decided to reintroduce gray wolves into western Colorado. One College of Agricultural Sciences professor has been researching the economic impact of wolves on the state, including its ranchers.
Ag Family’s Dallas Horton passes away at age 81
Dallas Horton, 81, well known cattle feeder and veterinarian, passed away at his home on September 29, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer.
New garden at ARDEC South joins fight against food insecurity
As harvest season winds to a close, a new student-run food garden established on just four rows of farmland at ARDEC South will have contributed roughly 2,000 pounds of produce to fight food insecurity at Colorado State University.
AgSci Professor Emeritus Parviz Soltanpour passes away
Dr. Parviz N. Soltanpour, Professor Emeritus, 83, passed away on March, 31 2020.
CSU’s 2020 Nutrien Ag Day Barbecue to go virtual on Sept. 19
This year the Nutrien Ag Day Barbecue will look a little different when it takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Renowned CSU entomologist Whitney Cranshaw transitions into retirement
After nearly four decades on the faculty at CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Whitney Cranshaw is officially transitioning into retirement.
Jan Leach wins highest award in plant pathology
Jan Leach, an international authority on how plants resist disease-causing microbes with Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has received the Award of Distinction from the American Phytopathological Society.