The fight over water rights in the High Plains
Commissioner Kate Greenberg, Colorado Department of Agriculture: “At the Colorado Department of Agriculture we are eyes wide open that we are dealing with, with a real climate crisis. And agriculture is among the first impacted.” Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg is well aware that this climate crisis has impacted farmers in the eastern part […]
Rethink Fall N In Wheat Are We Overfeeding Wheat Fall Nitrogen Applications?
OCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) — With nitrogen supplies tight and costs skyrocketing, there’s never been a better year to take advantage of wheat’s minimal fertilizer needs in the fall. Take it from Marc Arnusch, a Colorado farmer who discovered he was overfeeding his wheat crop with nitrogen, in an effort to get the crop up and […]
From Field To Glass: Developing The Supply Chain For The Craft Beer And Spirits Industry
With margins as tight as they are in production agriculture, creating value-added opportunities is a must in order to keep the family farm in the family. At the 2020 American Farm Bureau convention, Colorado farmer March Arnusch shared his journey to re-invent his operation by tapping into the trending craft beer and spirits industry. Here’s […]
Farmers Welcome Warmer Weather as Planting Races Ahead
5/21/2021 | 11:44 AM CDTPlanting has sped ahead on Arnusch Farms in northeast Colorado after a much-needed dose of rainfall eased drought conditions. After a cool start to the month, farmers have made rapid planting progress this May. (Photo courtesy of Marc Arnusch)ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) — May’s chilly start wasn’t welcomed by many this spring. […]
How Do You Win the National Yield Contest?
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 How Do You Win the National Wheat Yield Contest? Taking the top prize at the National Wheat Yield Contest (NWYC) is no easy feat. Growers face uncertain conditions at the beginning of the season. But, bringing in a record-setting yield comes with many rewards, and for a select few growers, they can […]
Marc Arnusch Farms: 4 Rivers Campaign
Colorado agriculture is ever- changing, but these days, practices are evolving quickly. Marc Arnusch Farms | Growing You Stronger Keenesburg, CO Colorado agriculture is ever-changing, but these days, practices are evolving quickly. Farmers have to manage their operations a greater detail and speed than ever before. The Arnusch family has been farming in Colorado since […]
Rethink Fall N In Wheat
Like many, Arnusch has long known nitrogen was important to help winter wheat emerge and start tillering in the fall to maximize yield potential. ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) — Gambling across the table from Mother Nature each year has taught Colorado farmer Marc Arnusch a hard, but valuable lesson: Don’t play your cards too early. “We’re […]