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Fertilizers and Chemicals Applied

Courtesy of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the report below displays the usage of fertilizer and other chemicals in Colorado per acre for the years 2002 and 2007.

Item 2002 2007
Commercial 3,519,111 4,727,645
Cropland 3,451,201 4,544,248
Pastureland 67,910 183,397
Manure 220,736 279,420
Insects 851,005 1,171,003
Weeds 2,721,058 4,025,121
Nematodes 48,968 50,399
Diseases 108,349 127,163
Chemicals 53,911 37,333
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