Soil Erosion Control after Wildfire – 6.308
Print this fact sheet by R. Moench and J. Fusaro* (1/12) Quick Facts… The most immediate consequence of fire is the potential for soil erosion. Intense heat from fire can make the soil repel water, a condition called hydrophobicity. Landowners should take quick action to minimize erosion once it’s safe to return to the property: […]
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Solar-powered Groundwater Pumping Systems – 6.705
Print this fact sheet by R. Van Peltm, C. Weiner and R. Waskom* (8/12) Quick Facts… Solar-powered pumping systems (SPPS) have been utilized in the United States for over 20 years. As photovoltaic (PV) modules become more affordable and the energy efficiency of both the modules and solarpowered pumps increases, SPPS will become a leading […]
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Ants in the Home – 5.518
Print this fact sheet by W.S. Cranshaw * (1/17) Quick Facts… Most ants that are found in homes nest outdoors and enter homes only to search for food or water. Almost all ants are workers, wingless females that search for food and maintain the colony. A small proportion of an ant colony are winged reproductive […]
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Managing Small Acreage Pastures During and After Drought – 6.112
Print this fact sheet L.K. Warren and P. Aravis* (12/14) Revised by Jennifer Cook** Quick Facts… Small acreage pastures are too small to be a significant source of feed for grazing animals, but can provide a place for brief periods of exercise. Allowing animals unlimited access to small, non-irrigated pastures can severely damage vegetation. Turn […]
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Grass Growth and Response to Grazing – 6.108
Print this fact sheet M.J. Trlica* (3/13) Quick Facts… Leaves are more palatable than stems, and new growth or regrowth is more nutritious than older tissue. Grasses are most negatively affected when grazed during their reproductive period and least affected during dormancy. Spring growth can be grazed if plants are given an opportunity to regrow […]
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Gambel Oak Management – 6.311
Print this fact sheet by N. Jester, K. Rogers, and F.C. Dennis* (6/12) Quick Facts… Gambel oak is commonly found throughout western Colorado between 6,000 and 9,000 feet in elevation. Recurring fires often cause oak stands to develop into large thickets; younger thickets created in this way can become exceptionally dense and almost impenetrable for […]
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Canada Thistle – 3.108
Print this fact sheet Canada Thistle by K.G. Beck * (Revised 11/13) Quick Facts… Canada thistle is a creeping perennial that reproduces from vegetative buds in its root system and from seed. It is difficult to control because its extensive root system allows it to recover from control attempts. Combining control methods is the best […]
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Nutrition News – Nutrition is important when recovering from surgery or injury
By Melissa Wdowik Food Science and Human Nutrition Professor July 28, 2015 After a recent hip replacement, it seems everyone I talk to has a story about a surgery or injury that has them anxious to get back to their favorite activities. My own research into optimal nutrition for healing provided me the inspiration to […]
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Attracting Butterflies to the Garden – 5.504
Print this fact sheet by P.A. Opler and W.S. Cranshaw* (6/13) Quick Facts… Many kinds of butterflies can be found in Colorado. Encourage butterflies by planning a butterfly garden. Butterflies seek out areas with food plants for the caterpillar stage. Adult butterflies also feed on fluids such as nectar from flowers. Butterfly visits increase when […]
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Extension Update – July 22, 2015
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 noted. July […]
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