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Researchers targeting drought-tolerance traits in crops
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1054+ words) Drought is a persistent issue for agriculture in Colorado and the U. S. West " one that has been exacerbated this year by a record-low snowpack. It's no surprise, then, that Colorado State University continually works to identify and develop drought tolerance in…...
Garden not growing? This lab at CSU Spur might be able to help
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (467+ words) When you build a garden, there's no guarantee the plants will come. It takes the right combination of nutrients and moisture to grow anything successfully, and it's an especially difficult task in a unique Colorado weather year like this one....
Researchers outline strategy to prevent toxic metals from tainting rice
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (193+ words) In a perspective published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Colorado State University researchers describe a management approach to prevent the uptake of arsenic, cadmium and mercury in rice grains to protect human health. They propose novel strategies that will change…...
Class gives students statewide view of agricultural innovation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (924+ words) The student sprawled flat on the lawn, from chest to toes, trying to pry open the sprinkler head before catching a faceful of the next burst of spray. The first team to replace three sprinkler nozzles and collect the corresponding…...
In Western Colorado, CSU scientists are testing crops for a hotter, drier West
2+ week, 6+ day ago (526+ words) Farming in Western Colorado has always been challenging. But it has become even more difficult in recent years due to declining snowpack, prolonged drought, wild temperature swings, unpredictable weather and escalating pest problems. These challenges tend to be even greater…...
Lifelong curiosity, love of nature shape Lynne Lewis" path in environmental economics
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (536+ words) Lynne Lewis was a curious kid growing up in Connecticut. She had a special attraction to nature and loved spending time outside. "I knew the name of every rock, every butterfly," she said. "I liked science, and I was one…...
CSU-produced "Insect of the Week" series earns Telly Award
3+ week, 1+ day ago (250+ words) The "Insect of the Week" video series has won a 2026 Telly Award, honoring the educational video project produced in partnership with the C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity. The post CSU-produced "Insect of the Week" series earns Telly Award appeared first…...
An invisible smoke is spreading across US cities " and making people more violent
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1725+ words) Wildfires not only wreck homes and livelihoods, new research suggests that their smoke may affect mental health " and cause an increase in violent crime Flames tower over the redwoods. A thick blanket of dense, black smoke spirals upwards, leaving behind…...
Jumping into the saddle: How Maggie Murphy builds winners in the arena and the classroom
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (326+ words) After an accomplished collegiate equestrian career and time as an assistant coach, Maggie Murphy is now focused on developing winners " both in the classroom and in competition." Named head coach of Colorado State University's Horse Judging Team in early 2025 " and…...
First class of livestock business management students graduates from CSU
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (680+ words) After growing up on a cow-calf operation on Colorado's Eastern Plains, Austen Mc Cue served a year as a state FFA officer before coming to CSU to deepen his understanding of the beef industry. Launched in 2023, the livestock business management…...