CSU Extension Pueblo County Ag and Range

09/13/2026

Register here: https://ristra2026.eventbrite.com

09/11/2026

This week's water tip 💦💦 is all about the benefits of timed irrigation. Regardless of what size of acreage or plant life you are trying to promote, water is a vital factor in plant life management. Using timed irrigation can assist with nutrient application, breaking up soil compaction, increase water holding capacity and lengthen root structure. To learn more about to apply various methods of timed irrigation click here: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/agriculture/irrigation-scheduling-the-water-balance-approach-4-707/

09/10/2026

Please alert details below on a West Nile Virus case in horses here in Pueblo County.

West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus. WNV primarily causes disease in birds, humans, and horses and is transmitted by many different species of mosquitoes. Since 1999, more than 27,600 U.S. horses have been confirmed with WNV neuro-invasive disease with an estimated average case fata...

09/10/2026

The 2026 W**d Free Forage Directory for the Colorado Department of Agriculture is now officially available to help producers and the public easily source certified forage.

Check out the latest directory today to find certified local suppliers and ensure compliance for your agricultural operations!

Visit the W**d Free Forage Webpage: https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/weed-free-forage

09/09/2026

Protecting Colorado's Chiles from ANS

Protecting Colorado’s iconic agricultural crops and water systems starts with you by always remembering to clean, drain, and dry your water gear after every trip.

Doing your part to stop invasive Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) prevents clogged irrigation pipes and keeps our local rivers, lakes, and farms thriving.

Read more here: https://cpw.state.co.us/oh-shell-no?utm_source=print&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=2025-ANS

09/08/2026

Join FCS Specialist Laura Griffin and Ag & Natural Resources Specialist Beth Hayes for a fun Pueblo Chile Ristra making class! All Chiles used for the class are from Milberger Farms!
NEW this year! Chile and Chocolate pairing activity
Register here: https://ristra2026.eventbrite.com

09/08/2026

Mountain hayfields can filter nutrients and support clean water
Irrigated mountain hayfields can act as large filtration systems that reduce sediment, phosphorus and other contaminants from runoff, sometimes improving the quality of water flowing back into the environment, Colorado State University research has found.

Read more here: https://agsci.source.colostate.edu/hayfields-filter-water/

09/07/2026

This year's drought conditions have hit our produce farmers hard.

For more information on the impacts of the current drought, the Department's Drought Task Force, and state and federal assistance available to farms, visit the Department's Drought Resource Page.
https://ag.colorado.gov/home/drought

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

This week we give homage to our history with the Arkansas River. This is the lifeblood of our agriculture community here in Pueblo and still remains a vital piece of our agriculture space to this day. It has changed a bit since the early settler years of Colorado but it still ebbs and flows throughout our town that brings life in all shapes, sizes and species. To learn more about the river click here: https://www.cpr.org/2021/06/10/1921-pueblo-flood-recovery-photos/