To make agriculture more climate-friendly, carbon farming needs clear rules
Now is the time to establish clear standards for carbon farming that ensure that only real net changes in carbon receive financial rewards.
Tag: "Department of Soil and Crop Sciences"
Soil microbes metabolize the same polyphenols found in chocolate, wine
Upending long-held theories, CSU researchers offer new insights into the role of polyphenols in the soil microbiome.
Water scarcity will require agriculture to tap ‘unconventional’ sources like seawater, wastewater
CSU is a founding partner in a $110 million U.S. Department of Energy research network, the National Alliance for Water Innovation, focused on treatment and reuse technologies for wastewater, seawater and other untapped sources.
Outstanding Grad: Forrest Wold-McGimsey, College of Agricultural Sciences
From the time he was growing up in Longmont, Colorado, Forrest Wold-McGimsey was drawn to Colorado State University’s renowned plant breeding and genomics program.
College of Agricultural Sciences names second class of Nutrien Distinguished Scholars
Thomas Borch and Dawn Thilmany have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, and for demonstrating a significant impact on their respective fields.
Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit to tackle tough questions on water conservation
The event is being led by the Ogallala Water Coordinated Agriculture Project team, headquartered at CSU and funded by the National Institute for Food and Agriculture.
Five research teams selected for Catalyst for Innovative Partnership funding
The teams were selected from a competitive pool of applicants to pursue significant issues in our society using research partnerships to create new opportunities and solutions.
CSU researchers bring home lessons from Peruvian farmers
Collaborative learning in the Andes has helped improve local livelihoods – and Colorado agricultural practices.
Renowned wheat breeder Scott Haley to retire in December
After two decades running the Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program at CSU, Scott Haley is transitioning into retirement.