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WCRC \u2013 Grand Valley<\/h1>\n

The WCRC \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The soil composition of our research site makes it well-suited for salinity tolerant crop research.<\/p>\n

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Specialized farming infrastructure and equipment allows us to execute research projects comparing conventional vs. alternative tillage practices.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The semi-arid climate makes WCRC \u2013 Grand Valley an ideal location for irrigation systems research.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Programs<\/h2>\n

We have two primary research program areas that encompass several ongoing research projects supporting western Colorado growers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Irrigation and Water Resources<\/h3>\n

Learn more about irrigation and water resource<\/a> research and extension projects.<\/p>\n

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Integrated Cropping Systems<\/h3>\n

Learn more about our current integrated cropping systems research projects.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Other Collaborative Research Projects<\/h2>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Food Insecurity<\/h3>\n

Amanda McQuade<\/strong>
Donate fruits and vegetables<\/p>\n

Visit Food Insecurity Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Compost Application<\/h3>\n

Retta Bruegger and Megan Mackmuller<\/strong>
Compost and commercial fertilizer.<\/p>\n

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Foundation Seed<\/h3>\n

Barry Ogg<\/strong>
Growing pinto bean seedstock for foundation seed.<\/p>\n

Visit Foundation Seed Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Variety Trials<\/h3>\n

Sally Jones Diamond<\/strong>
Corn, grain, and silage variety trials<\/p>\n

Visit CSU Crops Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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CoAgMet<\/h3>\n

Russ Schumacher<\/strong>
Climate research project<\/p>\n

Visit CoAgMet Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact Information<\/h2>\n

Physical Address<\/h3>\n

1910 L Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3629<\/a><\/p>\n

Perry Cabot<\/h3>\n

Extension Professor<\/strong>
Irrigation and Water Resources
perry.cabot@colostate.edu<\/a>
(970) 858-3629<\/a> ext. 202<\/p>\n

Sri Pinnamaneni<\/h3>\n

Research Scientist<\/strong>
Integrated Cropping Systems
sri.pinnamaneni@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Jim Fry<\/h3>\n

Research Associate III<\/strong>
(970) 858-3629<\/a> ext 20<\/p>\n

Charles (Bill) Szasz II<\/h3>\n

Research Associate II<\/strong>
bill.szasz@colostate.edu<\/p>\n

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Get Current and Historical Climate Information for WCRC \u2013 Grand Valley<\/h3>\n

You can get even more information about all the climate data we record at Grand Valley near Fruita.<\/p>\n