May 22, 2013

Reservoir storage serves as water saving account

Reservoirs are water savings accounts. Largely, they operate to catch snowmelt for use later in the summer–but are big enough to build a nest egg for future drought years.

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Premier exhibitor booklets available

An informational booklet for all 4-H'ers and FFA kids desiring to participate in the premier exhibitor contests during the fair is now available at the Delta Extension Office, located at 525 Dodge Street, in Delta.

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Applications for EQIP funding due by July 2

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Delta County recently announced an application cutoff date of Monday, July 2, in order to be considered for 2013 funding in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

Submitted eligible applications that are received after July 2 will be considered during a later time and will be processed throughout the fiscal year as needed.

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Using permaculture to raise food, rehab land

Do beavers make great teachers?

According to high-altitude gardening guru Sandy Cruz, they certainly do.

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What’s bugging you?

Problems of woody plants and their solutions

By Jim Leser

Cedaredge Tree Board

Have you ever had a garden question that you couldn't answer? Well I have and more than once a year. But there is help for you from many sources.

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Leafy spurge is now blooming

By Webb Callicutt

Delta County Weed Program

Leafy spurge, Euphorbia esula, is located in eastern Delta County along lands irrigated by the Stewart, Minnesota and Turner Ditches. The Minnesota Creek Road area is the epicenter for leafy spurge.

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4-H’ers compete in livestock judging

This spring 4-H members of the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Teams have competed in contests held across Colorado. The teams are comprised of members from Delta, Mesa and Montrose counties.

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Drought conditions to approach 2002 levels

This winter's lackluster snow pack was well below average and has melted about four to six weeks earlier than usual. Phyllis Philipps, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist, reported that "statewide snowpack looks to have peaked around March 12, a month ahead of the average peak date, and began melting in late March at rates typically not observed until May."

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Great job of spreading the word

b07_4hPhoto by Randy Sunderland

The Delta County Commissioners congratulated Isaac Munoz and Karen Scheele-Nittler of the Delta County Extension Office for their outstanding, and now award-winning, efforts to keep 4-H’ers and their families informed about the 4-H program. The two were notified earlier this month that their work is now advanced to national competition in two different categories. Their 4-H Parent Handbook (Educational Piece) and the monthly newsletter (Periodic Publications) were judged best at both the state and regional level for National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. The regional competition includes entries from 15 western states. The winners from each of the four regions will now be judged and the winner announced at the national conference in July. Pictured are commissioner Bruce Hovde, Isaac Munoz, commissioner Olen Lund, Karen Scheele-Nittler, and commissioner Doug Atchley

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