CSU Extension Pueblo County Ag and Range

06/18/2026

The Pueblo CSU Extension office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

Early weaning of calves is not new but in a year with dry conditions it can be a very useful tool for managing forage and feed. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the advantages and considerations with early weaning.
https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/early-weaning-calves/

06/17/2026

If you've not had the opportunity to see some Colorado fireflies than we have a treat for you! We will be hosting a guided tour for them at the Fountain Creek Regional Park this year to hopefully see these insects glow. Want to join the tour? Register here: https://2026fireflytour.eventbrite.com

06/16/2026

Wondering what the grasshopper levels are looking for Southern CO? This helpful webinar scheduled for next week will be a great way for you to get that question answered. Grab a lunch, your phone/computer and join us for a short lunch and learn update. To register for this event click here: https://forms.gle/6PVvfw6VpLMQwHjV8

06/15/2026

Registration is still open for our upcoming virtual webinar on Alfalfa Mosaic Virus (AMV) and Aphids in specialty crops.
Attendance is free and open to everyone.
Join us to learn how to identify the virus, understand how it spreads, and discover effective management strategies from CSU researcher Dr. Ada Szczepaniec.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/jU6fxr2oMZgfYnWx5

06/15/2026

We have a great upcoming class that is focused on the food aspect of buying locally vs in big box stores. This first class will focus on poultry products both from a meat and egg perspective and the myths to debunk on both. You will get to eat the activity products in this class so be sure to be ready to taste a few things! To register click here: https://Poultryproductsdebunked26.eventbrite.com

06/12/2026

Did you know dragonflies play a vital role as a predatory insect in our ecosystems? They even go after grasshoppers! These colorful flyers we often see are called Blue Dash Dragonfly’s and they belong to the skimmer family. They eat a lot of mosquito larvae and this particular species spend most of its life as a nymph which is the stage in their life cycle where they are waterborne instead of airborne. Some species have been observed to stay in this stage for up to 5 years before maturing to adulthood and flying.

06/11/2026

As an outdoor community highlight we'd like to shine the light on San Isabel lake up in the Greenhorn Mountains by Rye Colorado. This is a great place to go fishing and hiking. There's also a great piece of CO history up there with the The Lodge at San Isabel - Cabins, Restaurant, & Store. With the nice weather we've been having we encourage you to get out and explore many of our natural areas in our community like San Isabel. We will continue to highlight other natural areas in our community during the summer!

06/10/2026

If you missed yesterday's CDA webinar on the New World Screw Worm it can be watched here: https://youtu.be/-vRN5HNw_fA?si=U9TsdycspBb9lucG

Friendly reminder there is a second webinar opportunity with the CDA tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. Register here for that opportunity: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ubMeYpsaRHKBnFsfU9ISZA #/registration

An educational webinar led by Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggi...

06/10/2026

If you've been wondering how did May help us for our drought situation and what is it looking like for June? Well, as you can from these maps it's still dry but we have a good chance at getting some more moisture this month and in the coming months. While this is a positive, we also need to realize the amount we will likely be receiving is not enough to undo the drought stress our pastures and crops are experiencing. Be sure to have your drought plan ready for action this year. To read more reports check out this helpful link:https://arkcollaborative.org/blog/