WCRC – Grand Valley
The WCRC – Grand Valley addresses the challenges associated with conserving and efficiently using agricultural water, given that the majority of Colorado water rights are used for farming and food production.
Our work propels knowledge on integrated cropping systems, supporting studies of reduced tillage operations, cover crops, single season inter-cropping, as well as research on alternative crops and forages. Additional to these efforts, the station hosts crop variety trials in partnership with industry and other universities.
Saline Soil Conditions
The soil composition of our research site makes it well-suited for salinity tolerant crop research.
Soil & Residue Management Focus
Less Than 10 Inches of Precipitation/Year
The semi-arid climate makes WCRC – Grand Valley an ideal location for irrigation systems research.
Research Programs
We have two primary research program areas that encompass several ongoing research projects supporting western Colorado growers.
Irrigation and Water Resources
Learn more about irrigation and water resource research and extension projects.
Integrated Cropping Systems
Learn more about our current integrated cropping systems research projects.
Other Collaborative Research Projects
We work in tandem with a number of research scientists in the community and across the state. Our collaborations span projects in agronomy, crops testing, seed production, and soil health.
Compost Application
Retta Bruegger and Megan Mackmuller
Compost and commercial fertilizer.
Foundation Seed
Barry Ogg
Growing pinto bean seedstock for foundation seed.
Contact Information
Physical Address
1910 L Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3629
Perry Cabot
Extension Professor
Irrigation and Water Resources
perry.cabot@colostate.edu
(970) 858-3629 ext. 202
Sri Pinnamaneni
Research Scientist
Integrated Cropping Systems
sri.pinnamaneni@colostate.edu
Jim Fry
Research Associate III
(970) 858-3629 ext 20
Charles (Bill) Szasz II
Research Associate II
bill.szasz@colostate.edu
Get Current and Historical Climate Information for WCRC – Grand Valley
You can get even more information about all the climate data we record at Grand Valley near Fruita.
- Grand Valley Overview Station Page
- Create your own climate charts with CoAgMet Grand Valley data
- Grand Valley – Fruita Data selector: FRT03 CSU Fruita Expt Station