Blue grama is a native grass species that is fairly easy to identify when in flower. The inflorescence grows perpendicular to the stem, giving it a near-horizontal growth pattern. The spikelet also …
Farmers markets are a great way to support local growers and artisans while enjoying fresh, seasonal produce. There are several ways that shopping at your local farmers market is …
In the last few years there has been an increase in the interest of foraging for food by the masses, whether it’s mushrooms, edible or medicinal plants. The official answer for if …
For some, cheese day is every day, but, since 1914, June 4 is officially known as cheese day in the United States. The origins of this established day can be traced to Monroe, Wis. Their …
The naming conventions of biocontrol agents are pretty self-explanatory. In this case, the Russian knapweed gall wasp is a wasp that forms galls on Russian knapweed. Before we …
With inflation at an all-time high, gardeners may look for a few dirt-cheap ways to still enjoy their pastime. Instead of replacing the potting soil in all of their planting containers, …
There are five thistle species on the Colorado Noxious Weed List, of which four occur here. Not all thistles are bad, however, as we have many native species that serve a role in our ecosystem. The invasive thistles often occupy the same environment and pose a risk to the survival of our native species.
The National Potato Council estimates the United States’ domestic potato industry created 714,000 jobs, generated $34.1 billion in wages and added $53.5 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product in one year alone.
This summer, the format for articles coming from the Weed and Pest Department will be a little different. Over the last seven years I have focused on a Weed of the Month, and after seven …
If you have ever visited the Weed and Pest Department, San Juan Conservation District or the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Office with questions on land management, stewardship, state or …
The Easter Bunny will soon be visiting boys and girls coast-to-coast with goodies, games and more. What better way to celebrate spring than a book filled with farm animals, tractors and …
Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, John Tracy, director of the Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University, previously shared answers to common water questions — and his main concern …
Colorado Proud is a program of the Colorado Department of Agriculture that promotes food and agricultural products grown, raised or made in Colorado. The program’s more than 3,000 …
Tonya Steadmon is joining the staff at the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension office as the county fair coordinator and support staff. Steadmon is no stranger to this position as …
Penn State and University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers found that counties with more women farmers also have longer life expectancies and lower poverty rates. Having more women in …
The Colorado Building Farmers and Ranchers program builds community and capacity in agriculture for beginning farmers and ranchers around the state. From Jan. 23 to March 12, course …
A cutting board topped with jams, sliced cheese, nuts, raspberries, grapes and rolled meat slices — if you paused for a moment trying to determine the best pronunciation for …