CSU researchers studying hay crops that use less water, respond better to drought
With Colorado and the southwest looking at an increasingly hotter and drier future, researchers with Colorado State University in the Grand Valley are looking into how alternative hay crops respond to drought and whether they can use less water than the thirsty alfalfa grown throughout the region. On Tuesday, The Water for Colorado Coalition hosted several tours along the Colorado River corridor looking at different water conservation projects. The last stop was at the CSU Western Colorado Research Center where Dr. Perry Cabot, a research scientist with CSU, is conducting trials on alternative forage or hay crops.
Other Colorado River articles:
- Daily Camera: Opinion: Protecting Colorado River flows is a win-win for agriculture, recreation
- Summit Daily: Scientists are preparing to dye Grand County’s Fraser River green for research
- Scientific Reports: Study: Methodological evaluation of river discharges derived from remote sensing and land surface models
