Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 17, 2024
This week brought seasonal temperatures to Eastern Colorado. Both crop conditions and the drought monitor showed slight improvement due to recent rain.
Wheat Entomology Newsletter
Request For Crop Rotation Field Sites: CWRF-funded research projectAs part of our CWRF-funded research, we are studying the impacts of crop rotations on sawfly infestations, and we need more field sites! If you are interested in participating, please contact Adam about your rotation history and our team will come to sample your fields. Adam Osterholzer: […]
Colorado Wheat Disease Newsletter
Summary: Low levels of stripe rust was detected in Colorado, along with moderate levels of bacterial and viral diseases. Dr. Robyn Roberts Field Crops Pathologist and CSU Assistant Professor Robyn.Roberts@colostate.edu* 970-491-8239*Email is the best way to reach me Disease Observations Stripe RustStripe rust was found in Kit Carson and Yuma counties at very low levels […]
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 10, 2024
Most of Eastern Colorado saw cooler-than-normal temperatures this week, with wind and little moisture. Conditions have worsened in the southeastern corner of the state and the area has entered a D2 drought. Next week’s forecast shows warmer (but still fairly mild) temperatures, with a chance of decent moisture mid-week in locations south of I-70.
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 10, 2024
Most of Eastern Colorado saw cooler-than-normal temperatures this week, with wind and little moisture. Conditions have worsened in the southeastern corner of the state and the area has entered a D2 drought. Next week’s forecast shows warmer (but still fairly mild) temperatures, with a chance of decent moisture mid-week in locations south of I-70.
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 3, 2024
Most of Northeastern Colorado received much-needed rain last weekend. Totals ranged anywhere from 1 in. to 4.5 in. However, the high rainfall totals completely missed Southeastern Colorado where conditions are deteriorating.
Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 3, 2024
Most of Northeastern Colorado received much-needed rain last weekend. Totals ranged anywhere from 1 in. to 4.5 in. However, the high rainfall totals completely missed Southeastern Colorado where conditions are deteriorating.
2023 Land Rental and Custom Rates Survey
Colorado State University Extension conducts an annual survey of custom rates charged for various crop and livestock operations and lease arrangements in Colorado in the preceding year. Results of the survey are used by producers, ag lenders, county assessors, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, land appraisers, and more. The Land Rental and Custom Rates Survey in […]
Wheat Organizations Welcome Reopening of Border Rail Crossings
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency reopened rail crossings in El Paso and Eagle Point today. These rail corridors are essential gateways to many loyal flour millers and their wheat food customers in Mexico who rely […]
2024 CAWG Scholarships
The Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) will award two $1,000 scholarships in 2024. One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans to attend an accredited college, university, junior college or community college. The student must enter college the same year as their graduation from high school. The second scholarship […]