The department of Plants, Soils & Climate courses emphasize understanding the physical, chemical and biological mechanisms that operate in the continuum of the soil, plants and atmosphere and how they affect the management of a wide range of agricultural and natural systems. Undergraduate courses focus on acquiring and applying knowledge and developing the skills students will need in their chosen field of study. The program also prepares students to develop lifelong learning skills, understand and appreciate diversity, be productive citizens of the world and be professionals in their vocations.
Utah State University students made an impressive showing at the 2026 National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), earning several high-ranking finishes against a very competitive national field. Competing against 726 students from 54 universities, U...
In a week when the state’s snowpack typically peaks, Utah’s statewide average has dropped to 3 inches — just 21% of normal. “The conditions are unprecedented,” said Jack Schmidt, director of the Center for Colorado River Studies at Utah State University. ...
This winter was Utah’s warmest on record, and statewide snowpack has cratered to new record lows. That’s likely to leave a mark, said Justin DeRose, an associate professor of applied forest ecology at Utah State University. “2026 is shaping up to be a mar...
