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Low Flammability Landscape Plants 6.305

Fact Sheet 6.305 | Wildfire Mitigation Series, Landscaping and Planting Print This Fact Sheet By S. Carter, N. Goeckner, C. Julian (CSFS), L. Langelo, I. Shonle, and C. Dennis (EmeritusCSFS) (4/23). Quick Facts Introduction In Colorado, in the wildland-urban interface, it is not a matter of if a wildfire will impact residences and properties, but […]

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CO-BURN: Colorado Biochar Use Resource Network

CO-BURN is your source for information surrounding biochar topics in Colorado, including biochar production and usage. CO-BURN exists to provide helpful, current information to land owners and professionals working in fields such as forestry, agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, biofuels, carbon management, environmental health, and more. What is Biochar? Biochar is an organic soil amendment currently being […]

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Job Vacancy #19-22 Extension Agent, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, and Food Systems, Jefferson County, Golden, CO

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Inspired by its land-grant […]

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Changing Soil PH – 0.315

Print This Fact Sheet By Jim Ippolito and Troy Bauder Quick Facts… pH is the measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. Raising soil pH is relatively easy. Lowering soil pH is difficult, and in soils containing large quantities of lime (i.e., calcium carbonate), nearly impossible as well as cost prohibitive. Soil pH and Soil Nutrient […]

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CSU Extension Publications

Find exclusive Extension publications and materials for sale here. Visit the CSU Bookstore’s website to order the following three publications: 506A Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants by W. Cranshaw, D. Leatherman, B. Jacobi, and N.Tisserat, Colorado State University Extension; Colorado State University Bulletin no. 506A, 2014, 8 1/2 x 11, spiral-bound, 322 pages. This […]

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Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula – 5.627

Print this fact sheet by M. Ulmer* (8/20) Quick Facts…. Spotted lanternfly has not been detected in Colorado at this time. Scouting efforts for this insect are ongoing and continue to be important to minimizing the potential negative effects it could have on flora across the state. Please contact your local CSU Extension agent if […]

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Keeping Layers for the Family Egg Supply – 2.510

Print this fact sheet by Howard Enos* (3/20) Quick Facts… Properly managed, a small laying flock requires little labor and assures a family of a supply of fresh eggs. Many urban, city and county codes allow for small flock production. Check with local governing ordinances to see what regulations need to be followed before starting […]

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Conenose Bugs (“Kissing Bugs”) and Insects of Similar Appearance in Colorado – 5.624

Print this fact sheet by W.S. Cranshaw** (2/20) Quick Facts…. Only one species of “kissing bug” has ever been found in Colorado, Triatoma protracta (western conenose). Western conenose is rare and restricted to rural areas, usually near nests of packrats (woodrats). There are several insects that are commonly mistaken for “kissing bugs”that do occur in […]

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Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Broomfield

First ever confirmation of tree pest in Colorado outside related quarantine BROOMFIELD, Colo. – August 20, 2019 – National and state experts have confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) – an invasive, highly destructive tree pest – in the City and County of Broomfield, northwest of Denver. This detection represents the first confirmation […]

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Feeding Honey Bees In Colorado – 5.622

Print this fact sheet by Arathi Seshadri, Catherine Mills & Kurt Jones* (7/19) Quick Facts… Dietary needs of bees are complex because they need nectar and pollen from a variety of different plants. Pollen and nectar are the source of protein and carbohydrates for the developing brood in the hive. Nutritional requirements for a honey […]

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