This was the fourteenth year that Colorado State University (CSU) has conducted Cool Season Trials at the Annual Flower Trial Garden. The overall goal of this project is to determine which varieties of cool season plants are best suited for marketing and growing in the Rocky Mountain Region. Initial data was recorded in October 2021 and taken monthly, unless...
After two years that seemed like forever, it was great to attend California Annual Spring Trials (CAST) in person during its normal early spring schedule. It was a little chilly, as it always is that time of year — brrr, sunny CA can be a myth, especially when starting in Gilroy. The travel schedule was more condensed, but the...
Colorado is a semi-arid state and water is always an issue. Now with attention on climate change it’s even more important to assess what we are doing as an industry. Governor Jared Polis announced his Water ‘22 initiative in January, and as businesses we all need to do our part to save water as well. Although none of these...
Japanese beetles have many preferences. It’s harder to find plants they avoid. Cheryl Smith, CDA Division of Plant Industry, provided the following list of favored plants for the Japanese beetle. Her list includes a family, so the Japanese beetle has a broad range of host preferences. She also said that it is really hard to say whether there is...
With climate change happening, do we need a marketing change? After experiencing the driest April on record and years of various stages of drought, and as we head into the hottest part of our season, we need to consider more targeted marketing and promotion of waterwise annuals. Most consumers think that all annuals need a lot of water, but...
Photo credit: Keith Williamson
There are a surprising number of waterwise trees and shrubs that grow well in Colorado’s urban and suburban landscapes. The following are 10 of my personal favorites:
1. Celtis occidentalis – HackberryA large shade tree native to the eastern half of North America, with a rounded crown and light grey, uniquely textured. “Knobby” bark.
2. Crataegus viridis ‘Winter...
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Opening Celebration of the CSU Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building was held May 3. The new Ag Sciences building replaces the aging, outdated Shepardson building, which opened in 1938.
The new building has several cool, modern features to ‘wow’ visitors and faculty. Several CNGA board members and general members were present.
NewsLeaf spoke with Dr. Jim...
Senate Bill 21-087, passed last year, removed agriculture's exemption from overtime. Overtime pay for ag workers is being phased in, starting in November 2022, as listed below. Be informed, so you can be in compliance!
Outside agriculture, hours over 40 weekly or 12 daily, must be paid time-and-a-half: 1.5 times the worker’s regular rate of pay. Previously, agriculture was exempt...
Current Legislation:
The Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly has concluded as of May 11th.
There were 657 bills introduced this year, 418 by the House and 239 by the Senate. There were 143 bills Postponed Indefinitely or died on the calendar. Throughout the session GreenCO continued to weigh in on multiple pieces of legislation that effect both the...
Almost everyone I ask about their job essentially says: “So much to do in so little time.” How can this possibly be true when we have so many ‘labor-saving’ devices? Aren’t our phones, computers, watches, etc., supposed to help us obtain mastery over all of our various tasks? This is true for our personal lives, away from work, as...
