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Personalized medicine for plants at CSU receives $10 million Gates Foundation grant
CSU researcher receives $10 million Gates Foundation grant for personalized medicine for plants project operating in Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Groundbreaking study on decomposing microbes could help transform forensic science
For the first time, researchers have identified what appear to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh, a finding that has implications for forensic science.
CSU researchers quantify greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. irrigation pumping
Irrigation pumping on U.S. farmland accounts for approximately 16% of all greenhouse gas emissions from energy use in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, according to new work led by Colorado State University researchers published in the journal Nature Communications.
CSU researchers find new wheat disease in eastern Colorado
Colorado State University scientists have discovered a new disease of wheat in eastern Colorado.
Protecting quinoa from a tiny, destructive fly in the San Luis Valley
CSU researcher Ada Szczepaneic is researching how to protect quinoa in the San Luis Valley from a new pest.
Earthworms play important role in global food production, according to new CSU research
Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado State University scientists in the journal Nature Communications.
The Audit: Why do Palisade peaches, Pueblo chiles matter so much to Colorado consumers?
In a recent CSU, CDA survey, more than 80% of respondents said buying locally grown or raised products was a big driver in their purchasing decisions. CSU agricultural economist Dawn Thilmany says that’s important for the marquee brands but also the agricultural industry as a whole.
New research aims to improve animal welfare when making end-of-life decisions for dairy cattle
To help improve the process on both sides of the fence, Colorado State University researchers have received a $1 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
CSU Ag Day’s tasty tradition returns Sept. 30
Since 1981, CSU Ag Day has honored Colorado State University’s roots as a leader in agricultural research, education and outreach by bringing people together around the table to celebrate food, fellowship and football.
CSU expert answers 6 questions he keeps getting about how the wet spring is impacting Colorado lawns
From mushrooms to a fungus that kind of looks like dog vomit, here's some advice from a lawn care expert about what wet weather can mean for your yard.