Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences

Wheat is one of Colorado’s top agricultural commodities. Over the past two weeks, the Crops Testing Program hosted free, public field days at nine locations across eastern Colorado.
Held annually, these field days are open to everyone, from partners such as Colorado Wheat, producers, and seed company representatives.

These events provide an opportunity for researchers to share their work and demonstrate how they are helping ensure the safety, security, and long-term success of one of Colorado’s most important crops.

Learn more about the Crops Testing Program ➡️ csucrops.org/

Dept of Soil and Crop Sciences

Lynne Lewis, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, textbook author, Nutrien Scholar, and brown bear enthusiast, has never gotten tired of learning. “[As a kid] I knew the name of every rock, every butterfly,” she says. “I liked science, and I was one of those kids who never got tired of learning.”

Lewis has built a career blending her love of nature with economic inquiry, becoming a respected teacher and researcher. She credits her connection with students as key to her teaching, finding the “light bulb” moment especially rewarding. “... I think I might be a young soul since I really connect with young people... I really enjoy getting to know them, learning from them, and I love to see the younger generation getting inspired.”

Glad to have you at our table, Lynne 🐻

Learn more about Lynne Lewis ➡️ col.st/9ch5s

It might be June but Commencement is still fresh in our minds! Check out the full album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTV1z 🎓

Want an inside look at the CSU Flower Trial Garden and the Temple Grandin Equine Center? Check out Colorado State University Tour Tuesdays! Free and open to the CSU community and campus partners, there are lots of tours to choose from! All guests must register individually. Register and check out the full lineup of events here ➡️https://visit.colostate.edu/tourtuesdays/

After her first year as coach of the CSU Horse Judging Team and the CSU Ranch Horse Team, Maggie Murphy is building a program rooted in both competitive excellence and long-term student success — an effort that has also earned her national recognition as a member of the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Class of 2026. Her goal is to develop students who are not only strong competitors, but also confident communicators, critical thinkers, and future industry leaders.

By emphasizing real-world skills, from decision-making under pressure to defending their reasoning, she prepares students for careers beyond the arena. That approach is already reflected in multiple top-10 national finishes and a historic fifth-place ranch horse team result.

“Judging is a privilege,” she says, “and with that comes a responsibility to lead with integrity, confidence and purpose.”

Learn more about Maggie ➡️ col.st/6wk0p

CSU Department of Animal Sciences

Celebrate Colorado State University's Aggie roots on Sept. 12 for our annual Nutrien Ag Day BBQ, where the state’s agricultural growers and producers serve up premium local fare to support scholarships for AgSci students. Then head to Canvas Stadium to cheer on the Rams as they take on the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds! Everyone is welcome to come celebrate tradition, community, and Colorado agriculture at Ag Day 🏈🍗🧡

Support a true pioneer in animal agriculture!

Dr. Temple Grandin has transformed the cattle industry through her groundbreaking work in humane livestock handling and facility design — impacting how animals are cared for across the globe. Nearly half of North American cattle are handled using systems she helped create, improving both animal welfare and industry practices.

Now, she’s been nominated for the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Industry Leadership Award—and your vote can help recognize her lasting impact.

Cast your vote here ➡️ col.st/kf3yb

Come together to honor a living legend whose work continues to shape the future of agriculture 🐮

Colorado State University
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
CSU Department of Animal Sciences