Extension Update – December 14, 2018
On behalf of PLT: 4-H Youth Development – Jean Glowacki Cropping Systems – Ron Meyer Energy – Cary Weiner Environmental Horticulture – Alison O’Connor Family And Financial Stability (FAFS) – Gisele Jefferson Food Systems – Becca Jablonski Livestock & Range – Frank Garry Natural Resources – Marvin Reynolds NFSH – Jessica Clifford 4-H Youth Development […]
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Preventive Control for Cytospora Canker on Peach – 2.954
Print this fact sheet by Jane E. Stewart1, Stephan T. Miller1, Ioannis S. Minas2,3 (9/18) Quick Facts… Common Cytospora canker infection sites include pruning cuts and freeze damage wounds. Trees should be trained properly to avoid biotic and abiotic damages to tissue which serve as a point of Cytospora leucostoma infection. Thiophanate-methyl, captan, and lime […]
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Elm Seed Bug: A New Nuisance Pest in Colorado Homes – 5.619
Print this fact sheet by M.Shrader* (6/18) Quick Facts… The elm seed bug is an insect that has newly arrived in Colorado that feeds on the seeds of Siberian elm. Elm seed bug cause nuisance problems by moving into buildings in summer and early autumn. They do not reproduce indoors. The best management of elm seed bugs is to seal cracks and crevices on the […]
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Creating Pollinator Habitat – 5.616
Print this fact sheet by H.S. Arathi, D. Davidson and L. Mason* (1/18) Quick Facts… Pollinator species include bees, beetles, flies, moths, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats. More than 70% of the world’s flowering plants rely on pollination which is essential for producing fruits and seeds. Just like humans and other animals, pollinators need food, water, […]
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Attracting Native Bees to Your Landscape – 5.615
Print this fact sheet by H.S. Arathi, D. Davidson and L. Mason* (11/17) Quick Facts… There are over 20,000 bees species found worldwide. There are 946 native bee species in Colorado. Most native bees are solitary and nest underground or in drying/dead plant stalks. Studies have shown that native plants are four times more attractive […]
Take a TourExtension Update – November 15, 2017
On behalf of PLT: Additional CSU Holiday – Friday, December 22 Grants & Funding opportunities UPDATED September DAC minutes available Update on Extension Mission, Vision & Values – Cary Weiner & Ashley Stokes Program Leadership Team (PLT) – Bill Nobles and Jan Carroll Additional CSU Holiday – Friday, December 22 Governor Hickenlooper has declared Friday, […]
Take a TourExtension Update – June 5, 2017
On behalf of PLT: Upcoming Events PRU Reports FAFS – Christine & Laurel Food Systems – Becca & Dawn Livestock & Range – Todd Environmental Horticulture – Tony NFSH – Jessica Energy – Cary 4-H – Jean Community Development – Gen for Greg & Annette Natural Resources – Robin, Brian & Mark Cropping Systems Program […]
Take a TourExtension Update – March 24, 2017
On behalf of PLT: CPRS output definitions – Jan Carroll PLT – Jan Carroll & Bill Nobles Extension Brand Refresh – Joanne Littlefield Performance Appraisal Document – Best Practices Planning & Reporting Unit Updates CPRS output definitions – Jan Carroll The output definitions for our planning and reporting system (CPRS) are updated. Please review the […]
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5.596 – Spotted-wing Drosophila: Management in Home Plantings
Print this fact sheet by Whitney Cranshaw1 (3/17) Quick Facts Spotted-wing drosophila is a small fly that develops within many kinds of fruits. It is particularly damaging to late fruiting plantings of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. The young stages are tiny maggots that feed within berries and cause them to rapidly soften. Regular picking of […]
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Extension Update – January 12, 2017
On behalf of PLT: Professional Development Funds – RDs & Judy Barth Planning & Reporting Unit Updates Community Development – Greg Felsen CPRS – Jan Carroll Cropping Systems – Ron Meyer Energy – Cary Weiner Environmental Horticulture – Alison O’Connor Family & Financial Stability – Laurel Kubin Food Systems – Becca Jablonski Livestock & Range […]
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