Geothermal Heat Pumps – Closed Loop Systems
Geothermal heat pumps, or geoexchange systems, are the most common form of geothermal energy used in homes and commercial buildings. Heat is removed from a substrate during the winter to heat a building and then during the summer the heat is removed from the building and put back into the substrate. The substrate is […]
Take a TourElectricity Generation from Geothermal
Geothermal waters can be used to generate electricity. The waters used for electricity generation are normally at high temperatures around 300oF. However as technology improves, the temperatures needed are lower. There are four different methods used to generate electricity from geothermal resources – flash power plants, dry steam plants, binary plants, and flash/binary combined […]
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Heating buildings with direct use geothermal energy systems requires that site are located in areas that have ready access to underground supplies of heated water. In Colorado, geothermal waters tend to be in the mountains and on the Western Slope. There are no identified areas on the Eastern Plains. The underground heated water is […]
Take a TourHoliday Lighting Tips
Running festive holiday lights doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Light emitting diode (LED) technology can be used in place of incandescent holiday light bulbs to keep electricity costs low during the holiday season. A string of 125 large C7 incandescent bulbs using 4 watts per bulb would use 500 watts […]
Take a TourAlternative Feeding Strategies for Cows and Calves Due to Drought Related Forage Shortages
By Tim L. Stanton, Extension Feedlot Specialist, Colorado State University This paper will concentrate on early weaned calves and feeding high grain rations to cows in order to survive the drought. Let’s look at some of the key questions being asked by cattlemen and review what information is available. 1. Should I consider alternative feeding systems […]
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By: Dr. Tim L. Stanton, Extension Feedlot Specialist Colorado State University, Dept Animal Sciences Ft Collins, CO 80523-1171, 970/491-6905 tstanton@lamar.colostate.edu I had several questions about harvesting drought stressed corn silage and thought more information about chop length and moisture level might be helpful. The following table lists guidelines for harvesting corn silage. Table 1. Suggested […]
Take a TourColorado farms and ranches risk nitrate poisoning in drought stressed forages
By: Ron F. Meyer Don’t graze or feed drought injured crops with cattle or other ruminant livestock unless they have been tested for Nitrates. Five thousand parts per million is considered the upper safe limit for nitrate nitrogen in livestock forage. It should be noted that the nitrates will not affect the corn grain on […]
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Developed by the Front Range Healthy Lifestyles Issues Team Colorado State University Extension Below are some tips for planning ahead for such emergencies as a tornado, ice storm, flooding, blizzard, power failure, or illness that would prevent you from getting to the store. An emergency may also result from loss of employment, therefore decreasing financial […]
Take a TourFamily Matters Newsletter – Archived Newsletters
2020 December English – Stretching Your Food Dollars; Let’s Talk; Recipes for Health – Tortilla Pie; Spanish – Haciendo rendir sus dólares para comprar alimentos; Hablemos; Receta para la salud – Pastel de tortilla; November English – Food Bowl Meals; Let’s Talk; Recipes for Health – Food Bowl Ideas; Spanish – Comidas en tazón; Hablemos; Receta para la salud […]
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Family Matters Newsletter – January 2015
PDF Version Energy Bar or Candy Bar; What’s the Difference? By: Sheila Gains, Family & Consumer Science Agent, Arapahoe County The word Energy on the energy bar label means it has a lot of calories. Candy bars also provide energy from calories, so what is the difference? Sometimes there is not much difference; it all […]
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