Public outreach is a core focus of our lab, which is why we regularly attend community presentations and produce written content for growers.

​See below for our upcoming events and recent newsletters!
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Adam Osterholzer (Research Associate) presents at the 2023 Greeley Farm Show. Image Credit: Kat Caswell, CSU Extension
Upcoming Presentations:
  • Pest Management in the Intermountain West meeting (CSU ARDEC conference center): Dec. 1st, 2023​
  • CSU Crop Clinic (Greeley): Dec. 6th, 2023​​
 
  • Colorado Farm Show (Greeley): Jan. 23rd, 2024​
  • Farming Evolution (Holyoke): Feb. 21st-22nd, 2024
    • ​Registration begins Dec. 2023 at: www.farmingevolution2024.eventbrite.com 
  • Entomological Society of America NCB meeting (Fort Collins): March 24th-27th, 2024​
 
Newsletters:
Outside of academic journal publications, we produce various newsletters and reports for use by the general public. With these postings, we are able to communicate important findings and results to local farmers. See our latest reports below:
 

Wheat Entomology Newsletter​

Since 2021, the CSU Wheat Entomology program has been dedicated to providing up-to-date information to farmers by publishing numerous newsletters throughout the growing season, made possible with the support of Colorado Wheat.

These bi-weekly newsletters includes the latest news on ongoing research projects being conducted at CSU, field observations, and vital information on current wheat-related pests and diseases.

For more information, view our latest newsletter here:

 To view previous newsletters, click here:








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Wheat Entomology Newsletter June 26, 2023
File Size: 328 kb
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WSS State-Wide Survey Report

With the support of Colorado Wheat, we were able to conduct our annual state-wide survey. With this extensive survey, we were able to compare current wheat stem sawfly infestation rates to previous years. For more information, see the complete report here.
2023 WSS State-Wide Survey Report
File Size: 329 kb
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WSS and Rainfall Report

Since 2011, the CSU Wheat Entomology program has been responsible for the monitoring of annual wheat stem sawfly emergence in Orchard and New Raymer, CO. This year, we saw a significant reduction in adult sawfly abundance due to heavy rain fall and flooding. For more information, see the complete report here.
2023 WSS and Rainfall Report
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CSU Crops Testing: Wheat Field Days
​Each year, we present at Wheat Field Days hosted by CSU's Crops Testing Program on sawfly-related topics. These events are great opportunities for learning about a variety of new wheat lines, pest and disease updates, etc.

​Below are excerpts from previous Wheat Field Days reports, which contains the material we contributed for the event:
Sawfly FAQ and Survey Report, 2023
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Sawfly FAQ and Survey Report, 2022
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