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CSU researchers find new wheat disease in eastern Colorado
Colorado State University scientists have discovered a new disease of wheat in eastern Colorado.
Serving Our State: Multitalented trio of female faculty tackle animal welfare
Three women in a male-dominated industry, from wildly different backgrounds, lead ground-breaking research in an area rarely studied – and becoming great friends in the process.
Serving Our State: Ag teacher Katie Greenwood pays it forward, shares passion with FFA students
Katie Greenwood’s love of agriculture and commitment to education grew during her time at CSU. Today, she is dedicated to sharing her passion for agriculture and helping her students at Cedaredge High School thrive.
Soil and Crop Sciences welcomes Chris Pires as new department head
On Jan. 17, the College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed Chris Pires as the new department head for Soil and Crop Sciences.
Alumnus aims to create a more diverse future for agriculture in honor of late professor, mentor
To honor Bernie Rollin’s life and legacy, Steve Hillard '70 recently contributed $750,000 to the College of Agricultural Sciences to support strategic initiatives and catalyze the college’s commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive future for agriculture.
CSU alumna is first woman to lead Colorado Cattlemen’s Association
Erin Karney, a CSU alumna and sixth-generation cattle rancher, was recently appointed executive vice president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the top organization representing Colorado’s powerhouse cattle industry and its public policy concerns.
New Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program hires industry liaison
Laston Charriez, an educator, marketing executive and food industry veteran, has joined Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences as an assistant professor of practice and industry liaison for the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics’ new Agribusiness and Food Innovation master’s degree program.
CSU researcher investigates sorghum, the camel of crops, to combat vitamin A deficiency
CSU researcher Davina Rhodes is investigating genetic approaches to improving the nutritional quality of sorghum, a staple cereal crop for millions of people around the world.
Ornamental horticulturalist and extension specialist tapped as next Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture head
Mengmeng Gu brings experience in both horticulture and landscape design to her new role as department head for the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, with a focus on sustainability and a career-long commitment to teaching, research and outreach.
Craig Huffhines named director of Equine Sciences and Elite Bovine and Equine Genetics
Craig Huffhines, a top executive in the equine and beef industries, is returning to his alma mater as CSU’s director of Equine Sciences and Elite Bovine and Equine Genetics.