Coping with Natural Disasters – 10.257
Print this fact sheet by R.J. Fetsch, E. Koppel, and C.A. Fruhauf* (9/13) Quick Facts… It is not uncommon to experience stress following a natural disaster; these feelings may come and go but may continue over an extended period of time. Natural disasters are unpredictable and not your fault. There is always more than one […]
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Print this fact sheet by R.J. Fetsch and B. Jacobson* Revised by C.J. Kemp, A. Quinn, & C.A. Fruhauf** (12/13) Quick Facts… Most families argue and some families have arguments where pushing, slapping, hitting, etc. are involved. No matter what, all families can learn different strategies to discuss difficult issues. People are more likely to […]
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Bio-pharming – 0.307
Print this fact sheet by P. Byrne1 (4/08) Quick Facts… Bio-pharming is the production of pharmaceutical proteins in genetically engineered plants. Pharmaceuticals can be made in plants at a significantly reduced cost compared to current production methods. Major concerns with bio-pharming are that food or feed crops may become contaminated with pharmaceutical products, and that the products may have […]
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Limited Irrigation Management:Principles and Practices – 4.720
Print this fact sheet by J. Schneekloth, T. Bauder, N. Hansen1 (1/09) Quick Facts…. Limited irrigation occurs when water supplies are restricted and full evapotranspiration (ET) demands cannot be met. Changes in agronomic and irrigation management practices can improve net returns. Crop rotation can extend the irrigation season and allow for longer operation of irrigation […]
Take a TourExtension Update – September 3, 2015
Extension Updates To assure that all of you are kept up to date on a regular basis, the three regional directors and the state Extension Administration Office provides bi-weekly Extension Updates. This forum is for all Extension announcements, so if you have something to distribute, please forward it to Lori Bates with FOR EXTENSION UPDATE […]
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Irrigation Water Quality Criteria – 0.506
Print this fact sheet by T.A. Bauder, R.M. Waskom, P.L. Sutherland and J. G. Davis* (10/14) Quick Facts… Knowledge of irrigation water quality is critical to understanding management for long-term productivity. Irrigation water quality is evaluated based upon total salt content, sodium and specific ion toxicities. In many areas of Colorado, irrigation water quality can […]
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Personnel Notes – September 2015
Print Personnel Notes September 2015 Sympathy to . . . Norm Dalsted (Pueblo County). Norm’s brother, Kevin Dalsted, died on July 14 as a result of injuries sustained from a farming accident while he was working alongside his brothers in Colorado. Cards and condolences may be sent to Norm and Joy Dalsted at 247 Dunsmere […]
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Irrigation Scheduling: The Water Balance Approach – 4.707
Print this fact sheet by A. A. Andales, J. L. Chavez, T. A. Bauder* (1/15) Quick Facts… The water balance approach to irrigation scheduling keeps track of the soil water deficit by accounting for all water additions and subtractions from the soil root zone. Crop water consumption or evapotranspiration accounts for the biggest subtraction of […]
Take a TourIrrigation Scheduling – 4.708
Print this fact sheet by I. Broner (2/05) Quick Facts… Irrigation scheduling is the decision of when and how much water to apply to a field. Its purpose is to maximize irrigation efficiencies by applying the exact amount of water needed to replenish the soil moisture to the desired level. Irrigation scheduling saves water and […]
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Irrigation Pumping Plant Efficiency – 4.712
Print this fact sheet by J.L. Chávez, D. Reich, J.C. Loftis, and D.L. Miles *(9/11) Quick Facts… Most irrigation pumping plants have excessive operating costs because they are often in need of repair, poorly matched to the pumping load, or incorrectly plumbed using more power or fuel than they should. Pumping plant performance can be […]
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