Colorado Corn Cultivating Opportunities

Research Action Team (RAT)

The Research Action Team was established to oversee and provide input on various Colorado Corn research projects. We are currently engaged in studies relating to Colorado Water Conservation Board “Alternatives to Buy and Dry”, Root Architecture Studies at the Irrigation Research Foundation Farm, Ammonia Volatilization & Deposition, Corn Production Best Management Practices Resource Manual, and Farm Safety Research Studies in collaboration with High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (HICAHS).

1. Dave Eckhardt , Chairman, Districts 1 & 2, La Salle
2. Charlie Bartlett, District 3, Marino
3. Greg Larson, District 4, Haxtun
4. Chris Wagner, Districts 1 & 2, Longmont
5. Byron Weathers, District 5, Yuma
6. Steve Scott, Liaison, District 5, Burlington
7. Mark Sponsler, Staff

Project List

• Irrigation Research Foundation Root Study
• CWCB "Alternatives to Buy & Dry”
• Ammonia Volatilization & Deposition
• Farm Safety