Zinc and Iron Deficiencies – 0.545
Print this fact sheet by D.G. Westfall and T.A. Bauder* (12/11) Quick Facts… Zinc and iron deficiencies may occur in most areas of Colorado. Zinc and iron deficiencies can be recognized by plant symptoms. Confirm visual observations by soil test and/or plant analysis. Zinc deficiencies can be corrected by the application of zinc fertilizers. Soil […]
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Genetically Modified (GM) Crops: Techniques and Applications – 0.710
Print this fact sheet by P. Byrne* (8/14) Quick Facts… Genetic modification (GM) technology allows the transfer of genes for specific traits between species using laboratory techniques. GM crops were first introduced in the U.S. in the mid-1990s. Most current GM crops grown in the U.S. are engineered for insect resistance or herbicide tolerance. Corn, […]
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Water Conservation In and Around the Home – 9.952
Print this fact sheet by R. Waskom and M. Neibauer* (10/14) Quick Facts… Water supply planners estimate that a typical household needs 0.4 -0.5 acre feet of water per year (approximately 150,000 gal) to satisfy the demands of a home and landscape. The installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures can save up to 30 percent of […]
Take a TourImproving Home Safety for Seniors – 9.913
Print this fact sheet by K.R. Tremblay Jr.* (7/11) Quick Facts… Make sure front and back doors have strong dead bolt locks. Post emergency numbers and your address by each telephone and add to your cell phone. Set the thermostat of the water heater at 120 degrees F or lower to prevent accidental scalding. As […]
Take a TourStart Early to Learn About Money – 9.164
Print this fact sheet By Lois Illick & Kaye Kasza* (9/13) Quick Facts… Managing money is a learned skill that starts in childhood. Guiding and talking with a child about purchases is more effective than dictating spending. The more age-appropriate practice a child has with money and decisions about spending, the more they will become […]
Take a TourWind Energy for Colorado Home Owners, Farmers and Small Businesses – 10.623
Print this fact sheet by I. Shonle and R. Cantwell* (5/15) Quick Facts… Winds on your site should be at least class 2 (annual wind speeds averaging 9.8 to 11.5 mph at 50 meters above ground level) to be suitable for wind generation. A state law passed in 2008 requires all utilities to allow residential […]
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Introduction to Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems – 10.627
Print this fact sheet by K. Crumbaker and P. McCarty* (8/13) Quick Facts… Solar hot water systems collect energy from the sun in panels or tubes to produce domestic hot water used in a home or building. A fundamental requirement for a solar system is to have a sunny location where solar collectors can function […]
Take a TourDo-it-Yourself Energy checklist for homeowners – 10.621
Print this fact sheet by K.R. Tremblay, Jr. & revised by C. Weiner* (7/19) Quick Facts… An energy efficient house can reduce energy bills significantly. Heating is the single largest energy use for homes in Colorado. Insulation and air sealing can reduce costs for both heating and cooling. Cooling costs in the summer can be […]
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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 TourCrop Water Use and Growth Stages – 4.715
Print this fact sheet by M.M. Al-Kaisi and I. Broner* (3/13) Quick Facts… Water stress during critical growth periods reduces yield and quality of crops. Crop water use (ET) at critical growth stages can be used in irrigation scheduling to avoid stressing crops. Crop water use (ET) is weather dependent as well as soil, water […]
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