*The Following Media Release Provided by Colorado Corn* Earlier this year, the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) contributed $31,580 to this research project, in a collaborative effort to compile comprehensive information regarding bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens of corn, including foliar, ear, stalk and root pathogens. This information will help direct future corn pathological studies […]
CSU Small Acreage Newsletter – Summer 2016
Summer in full swing across our district and everywhere, green and gold shimmer, as the year of pastures full of clover marches on and lush wheat fields daily move towards the amber waves of grain lauded in America the Beautiful. CSU Small Acreage Summer Newsletter arrives full of timely information for the conservation minded landowner, […]
In the Field
Pic post of annual maintenance and repair for public living snow fences and windbreaks, performed by conservation district personnel, community organizations and volunteers.
Knapweeds, a Family of Noxious Weeds
Learn to identify and control the spread/infestation on your land by the Knapweed family of noxious weeds – Diffuse, Russian and Spotted.
2016 Living Snow Fence Project – Elbert County
As a spring storm rolled across the plains on the afternoon of June 13, 2016, Double El & Agate Conservation District, Colorado DOT, NRCS and McKnight Tree Planting Service joined land-owner Chad Li to install 150 Rocky Mountain Junipers in two rows along a 225 foot run of Highway 86. Each year, Double El & Agate […]
Spring on Eastern Plains of Colorado
Spring morphs into summer across our district and we just had to share pictures of some the flora and fauna that graces our landscape:
2016 – Living Snow Fence Projects – El Paso County
On Monday, June 13, 2016, with cooler conditions, clouds gathering on the horizon and a touch of humidity in the air, the Double El team, in partnership with NRCS, El Paso County DOT, McKnight Tree Planting and local Conservation Cooperators, installed three Living snow fences in eastern El Paso County before lunchtime. A total of 785 Rocky Mountain Juniper trees […]
Extra Seedling Trees for Sale – Discounted!
We have a few remaining seedling trees for sale at 50% Discount. Snag one or more of these neighbors to grace and enhance your homestead. Trees can be purchased Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at our office, located at 504 Washington Avenue, Simla, Colorado. Austrian Pine – Potted: $1.75 each Bur Oak – Bareroot Bundle […]
2016 Annual Seedling Tree Day
On May 12th and 13th, local, state and federal conservation partners, board members & families, local organizations and individual volunteers came together to serve the Double El Conservation District community during the 2016 Annual Seedling Tree Day– during which, 15,000 trees were handed off to 170 district residents for conservation efforts. Thursday, May 12th – Morning Good […]
Noxious Weed Identification & Management Seminar
El Paso County, in partnership with the Town of Palmer Lake is hosting a free seminar and tour to learn about noxious weeds on June 23, 2016 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Topics What are Noxious Weeds and why we care Identification Techniques Treatment Options Management Methods Lunch (included) Nature Walk to Identify Weeds […]