Morgan Conservation District

08/27/2026

We are sold out for this year. We will be offering biocontrol for other noxious w**ds and the puncturevine weevils next fall as well. To sign up for our email list, contact us at 970-427-3358 or [email protected]

08/19/2026

We are partnering with the Palisade Insectary to offer affordable biological control for Puncturevine this Fall! If you are interested in trying a new method of noxious w**d control, this might be of interest!

The Puncturevine Weevils are host-specific and will only target Puncturevine. The Weevils can be released onto existing Puncturevine plants, and will gradually eat away at the plants and reduce the seeds overtime. It is important to note that with biological control, the results are not immediate and will compound over a few years.

It is not recommended to spray after releasing the Weevils.

Each release is available for $50 and will treat approximately 1 acre. Releases will be available for pickup at our Fort Morgan office in mid-September.

Please contact us today to reserve your release! You can reach us at 970-427-3358 or 720-361-6418 or [email protected]

08/19/2026

https://mailchi.mp/e9be3eb95e1e/biological-control-available-for-puncturevine

We are partnering with the Palisade Insectary to offer affordable biological control for Puncturevine this Fall! If you are interested in trying a new method of noxious w**d control, this might be of interest!

08/13/2026

FARMING WITH BIOCHAR: WATER, NUTRIENT RETENTION & YIELD RESULTS

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YNDYxXfDSG-SaayINPcgYQ #/registration

Biochar application at Lobato Farms located in western Colorado. Photos courtesy of Michael Lobato.
Colorado Cattlemen’s Ag Water NetWORK will host a webinar focused on different approaches where biochar is being utilized to improve drought resilience and soil quality.

PRESENTERS
Michael Lobato: a small acreage farmer and researcher at CSU's Fruita Experiment Station will discuss findings from a multi-year biochar trial on irrigated forage. Water and nutrient applications and soil and forage quality were monitored. Biochar injected into the soil at the start of the experiment has increased soil moisture retention and nutrient availability when compared to the control (non-treated) strips. Hay yields were also measured, with some surprising results.

Glenn Wollam: a Weld County farmer will discuss how he has mixed biochar with composted manure, yard waste and spent brewers’ yeast to increase drought resilience and yield on wheat, barley and other crops. Glenn has been using a compost-biochar mix on both irrigated and dryland fields.

TOPICS COVERED
Types of biochar being utilized
Biochar application and mixing rates with other amendments
Soil testing results and soil moisture comparisons at varying depths
Forage and crop yield differences
Limitations and things to know
Discussion time attendees and speakers
Funding for these projects is provided through Colorado Ag Water Alliance's Drought Resiliency Grant Program. Greg Peterson, Executive Director of CAWA, will give an overview of the grant program as well lessons learned from various biochar projects.
Register for Webinar in Advance Here

This webinar is free to attend, though registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Questions or Need Help Registering/Joining?
Please Contact
Phil Brink
Brink, Inc.
CCA Ag Water NetWORK Consulting Coordinator
[email protected]
720.887.9944

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Farming with Biochar - Water, Nutrient Retention and Yield Results. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/06/2026

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/08-03-2026/usda-announces-august-2026-lending-rates-agricultural-producers?utm_campaign=080326loanrates&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

(Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for August 2026, which are effective August 1, 2026. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming oper...

08/06/2026

The Agricultural Land Preservation and Access program invites you to learn more about the new Farmland Bridge Loan rules on August 17 and 18. The program will allow eligible entities to access capital quickly to protect agriculturally productive land for beginner farmers and ranchers.

Join us to provide feedback and ask questions about the program's rules and more. A town hall for the general public is set for August 17, and an industry Q&A is on August 18. Find more info and register at https://ag.colorado.gov/events/farmland-bridge-loan-program-rules

07/08/2026

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/07-06-2026/usda-launches-new-online-scheduling-tool-better-serve-farmers-ranchers?utm_campaign=070626onlinescheduling&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

(Washington, D.C., July 6, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting farmers first by offering them a new option to schedule appointments online with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Following a successful pilot program, FSA is now using a digital appointment platform acro...

07/07/2026

Harvest has been going for over a week in Eastern Colorado. This photo was sent in by Zachary Rosling, taken near Roggen, CO.

07/07/2026

📸: Nick Midcap, taken near Wiggins, CO
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07/07/2026

📸: Kinsey Erker, South of Wiggins, CO