Ag Innovation Summit returns to CSU campus Dec. 5-6
The fifth annual Ag Innovation Summit returns to the Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University campus Dec. 5 and 6.
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John McKay elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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."
Some hoppy news: Hops don't need to go dormant in order to flower
Plant physiologist Bill Bauerle is upending conventional wisdom hop growers have followed for decades.
CS-BOO! Largest cat-faced spider submitted to CSU’s annual contest
Ghouls and ghosts may take the spotlight this time of year, but for people in Colorado, it’s the cat-faced spider that might cause the most fright.
Crop scientists share in $4 million grant to stop onion pathogens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crops Research Initiative is funding the work, which includes $4.2 million in matching funds from onion growers, universities and seed companies.
College of Agricultural Sciences breaks ground on new headquarters
The College of Agricultural Sciences began a new chapter last week when it broke ground on what will be the new headquarters for the college.
Researchers testing whether solar panels on farms can thrive
The study is evaluating whether integrating solar panels on farms would be a cost benefit to farmers and growers.
Equine Science course works to find homes for horses in transition
A quickly expanding course in the Department of Equine Sciences at CSU works to train and rehabilitate rescue horses in an effort to find them purposeful roles at new homes.
Animal Sciences honors George Seidel with prestigious 2019 Livestock Leader award
During the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Ag Week, the Department of Animal Sciences awarded its annual Livestock Leader recognition to George Seidel, a University Distinguished Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Exposure to air pollution increases violent crime rates, study finds
A CSU team found strong links between short-term exposure to air pollution and aggressive behavior, in the form of aggravated assaults and other violent crimes.