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Archived News Releases
August 2, 2004
Colorado State University's 23rd annual Ag Day celebration and barbeque in conjunction with the Rams football game against Montana State will be held Sept. 25 at Hughes Stadium on Overland Trail between Drake Road and Prospect Road.
March 31, 2004
Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens this
week announce Plant Select choices for the year 2004. Plant Select is a program that finds and distributes the best plants for gardens in Colorado's high plains, the intermountain region and beyond. The seven
chosen plants are ideal for the current drought situation because they
need only moderate or little watering.
February 2, 2004
Time is running out to register for the annual Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum, which this year takes a look at promoting renewable energy in agriculture through the use of alternate energy
sources such as biofuels and wind. The forum, "Profits Outside the Box:
Agri-Energy and Beyond,"" begins at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at the Renaissance
Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec St.
November 18, 2003
The latest in renewable energy and biofuel technology - an
updates on water - will be topics of discussion during the annual Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum, scheduled for Feb.19 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. The forum, called "Profits Outside the Box: Agri-Energy and
Beyond," is sponsored by Colorado State University Extension, the Colorado Department of Agriculture and graduates of the Colorado Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program.
October 16, 2003
Sharon Christensen, Colorado State University Extension support staff member in the Golden Plains Area and Washington
County office, was recognized Oct. 16 for her contributions to Extension. The Meritorious Support Service Award is given each year by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension professional fraternity.
Jeffrey Tranel, Colorado State University Extension agricultural economist in the southeastern area of Colorado, was
recognized with the Extension Mid-Career Service Award at the organization's annual awards luncheon on Oct. 16.
A Extension program that helps hard-to-reach
and at-risk youth in Adams County was recognized Oct. 16 with an award
honoring diversity. The Diversity Award is given each year by Colorado State Extension to one of its programs that shows an
exceptional commitment to reaching diverse audiences and that embodies the
organization's mission to support and educate a diverse audience within
the state.
Evelyn Kaufmann, Colorado State University Extension administrative assistant in the state office on campus, was
recognized Oct. 16 for her contributions to Extension. The
Meritorious Support Service Award is given each year by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension professional fraternity.
C. Mark Tandberg of Denver, Colorado Department of Human
Services Food Assistance Programs director, was recognized with the
Colorado State University Extension Friend of Extension Award at the organization's annual awards luncheon on Oct. 16.
Robert McLavey, long-time deputy commissioner for the
Colorado Department of Agriculture, was recognized with the Colorado State
University Extension Friend of Extension Award at the organization's annual awards luncheon on Oct. 16.
Douglas Steele, assistant director of Colorado State
University Extension director of 4-H youth development, was
recognized Oct. 16 with the F.A. Anderson Distinguished Service Award, which is given each year to a Colorado State Extension
professional at the state level for outstanding service.
Experts from Colorado State University's Extension team, known for providing agricultural producers with the
necessities to survive difficult economic times, was recognized Oct.16
with the Team Award. The award, given annually by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension professional fraternity, recognizes teamwork that
makes a difference in Colorado communities.
Dan Fernandez, Colorado State University Extension county director in Dolores County, was recognized with the State Visionary Leadership Recognition Award at the organization's annual awards
luncheon on Oct. 16.
Susan Wachholtz, Colorado State University Extension support staff member in the Grand County office, was recognized
Oct. 16 for her contributions to Extension. The Meritorious Support Service Award is given each year by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension professional fraternity.
Jan Sennhenn, Colorado State University Extension Montezuma County office director, was recognized with the
Distinguished Service Award at the organization's annual awards luncheon on Oct. 16.
A group of Colorado State University Extension
experts who help rural families deal with issues they face in these
changing agricultural times was recognized Oct. 16 with the Extension Team Award. The award, given by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension professional fraternity, recognizes teamwork that
makes a difference in Colorado communities and was given at the
organization's annual banquet.
Anthony Lobato, a rancher from Center, was recognized with
the Colorado State University Extension Friend of Extension Award at the organization's annual awards luncheon on Oct. 16.
Wayne Cooley, director and Colorado State University
Extension agronomy agent in the Tri-River area, received an
award on Oct. 16 for his exceptional contributions and leadership within
Extension.
October 14, 2003
The 14th Annual 2003 South Platte Forum, "Planning for
Uncertainty," will be held Oct. 22-23 at the Raintree Plaza Conference
Center in Longmont. The forum will focus on current hot topics in the
South Platte and feature top decision makers.
September 23, 2003
Thirty young Coloradoans are being recognized by
Colorado State University’s Department of Design and Merchandising,
which is featuring their work in the fifth annual Champions by Design
exhibit on display Oct. 3–31 at the Gustafson Gallery on campus.
September 10, 2003
Rural northeastern Colorado has an educated, skilled and
untapped workforce, according to a new study by Colorado State University
Extension. The study, which focuses on Logan, Morgan,
Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties, identified almost 7,500
people who are unemployed and looking for work, thinking of entering or
re-entering the workforce soon or who are looking for a different job.
August 21, 2003
A recent study by Colorado State University indicates that
sprawling low-density residential areas require more funds than are
covered by the taxes they generate. While high-intensity areas tend to
generate greater employment and tax revenues than low-intensity areas,
high-intensity areas also tend to demand more services.
August 20, 2003
Proper mosquito management can help reduce the chances of
people and animals being bitten by mosquitoes and contracting West Nile
virus and other diseases. Colorado State University Extension
has several information resources available to the public about mosquito
management.
July 2, 2003
A wide gap in income equality in Colorado, which allows
some to be extremely well-off while others struggle, indicates underlying
structural problems with significant negative consequences for many
families.
June 23, 2003
A new strain of Russian wheat aphid has been identified in
Colorado by Colorado State University, causing crop losses on farms that
still are recovering from the drought. Since the voracious original strain
of Russian wheat aphid entered Colorado in 1986, it has cost the state's
14,000 wheat farmers more than $132 million in crop losses and insecticide
control efforts.
A new strain of Russian wheat aphid that is damaging
previously resistant varieties of wheat has been identified in Colorado
by Colorado State University Extension agents. University
experts, including Extension agents and researchers, are
asking farmers to monitor their fields and call their local Colorado
State Extension office if they see signs of infestation.
June 17, 2003
Colorado State University Extension and
Agricultural Experiment Station will eliminate the equivalent of 45
positions around the state of Colorado as part of more than $34 million
in state funding reductions for Colorado State University.
May 22, 2003
Teaching local green thumbs about drought-resistant and
water-wise gardening will be the focus of the annual Twilight Garden
Series, held this year in three sessions during June on campus at Colorado
State University.
May 12, 2003
Colorado State University's Office of the Provost today
named Marc Johnson as the new vice provost of Agriculture and Outreach and the dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. Johnson, who
currently serves in a similar position at Kansas State University, has
more than 30 years of experience with land-grant universities.
"The position of vice provost of Agriculture and Outreach and dean of
the College of Agricultural Sciences is a cornerstone in the
university's commitment to its land-grant heritage," said Peter
Nicholls, provost and academic vice president at Colorado State.
March 31, 2003
During a drought, watering restrictions on landscapes are
often among the first water-conservation safeguards to be put in place.
But little research exists about how much water specific bedding plants
actually need to be healthy, and homeowners may miscalculate - and even
over compensate - their water needs. Experts make educated guesses, but
Colorado State University horticulturalists are embarking on a research project to put their green thumbs on exactly what it takes for specific
plants to thrive and survive.
March 27, 2003
Four finalists have been named in the search for a new vice
provost for agriculture and outreach and dean of the College of
Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. On-campus interviews
and public open forums have been scheduled for each of the candidates
during late March and early April.
March 12, 2003
Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens
announced Plant Select choices for the year 2003. Plant Select is a program that finds and distributes the best plants for gardens in
Colorado's high plains and intermountain region. Although Colorado is
faced with very dry conditions as a result of the drought, the seven new
plants added to the list this year require only moderate or very little
watering.
March 4, 2003
Several Colorado State University Extension
offices will be drop-off sites for birds that should be tested for
exotic Newcastle disease as part of the Colorado Department of
Agriculture's surveillance for the disease. Exotic Newcastle disease is
a contagious and fatal viral disease that affects all bird species;
however, it does not affect humans.
February 25, 2003
Americans spend more than $14 billion each year repairing some 1.5 million
bone fractures resulting from osteoporosis. This debilitating disease
affects 20 percent to 30 percent of women over the age of 60. It is
estimated that one in two women and one in eight men over age 50 will
eventually experience an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in
their lifetime. Osteoporosis is seen in small-framed women, particularly
white and Oriental women, age 40 to 50.
February 19, 2003
Colorado farmers and ranchers might benefit from the
disaster declared by President George Bush last summer. The declaration, which Bush signed June 19, 2002, said that a major disaster existed in
Colorado because of fires.
February 18, 2003
Colorado State University soil scientists are investigating
the 2002 Hayman fire site for the first signs of life - microbial life - and testing strategies that will help prevent erosion and test tools that help future fire sites recover more quickly.
Reporters who are looking for more information about the following press release should contact the media contact listed at the top of the release. The media contact does not have appropriate information to share with the public. Members of the public who are looking for more information should contact their local Extension office, usually listed in the county government section of the local phone book.
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