Business
Drones being put to the test for uses on farms
Industry thinking this technology will be the next big thing
Agriculture
Good Earth
Who will take over the farm?
Challenges mount for those who inherit a business and young entrepreneurs
Business
Droughts may bring benefits to Colorado
Alfalfa’s in demand as dairies migrate from California
Business
Late May rains brighten outlook for area’s beans
The storms brought 1.26 inches of rain to the Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket, said Abdel Berrada, director of the center. “It’s very timely for both beans and…
Business
How are you celebrating Hemp History Week?
Advocacy group ecstatic with new designation, local farm production
Nation & World
Coffee fungus raising prices for high-end blends
Small coffee producer Hector Perez show coffee beans damaged by the roya fungus in San Gaspar Vivar, Guatemala. The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to help Central American farmers…
Local News
Curious about small hydro? Check this out
Workshop to explain changes to make water power appealing
Local News
Herbicides play havoc with favorite veggies
La Plata County conducting workshop to assess situation
Business
Revamped Ag Expo turned out to be a big hit
Focus on school children seemed to make a difference
Local News
Federal funds will help bring more local food to schools
Durango School District 9-R awarded $100,000 grant
Local News
Eating fresh, eating healthy
Durango students above curve in consuming good food that is locally grown
Local News
Braving the cold to learn more about what makes hops tick
Experiments in progress in Colorado, New Mexico
Local News
Tour de Farms bicyclists hit the road
During Tour de Farms, Colorado State University Extension Agent and horticulturist Darrin Parmenter shows a variety of peppers from his garden to about 50 cyclists and home-scale gardeners on the…
Local News
Tipton shares disappointment with farmers
David James of James Ranch discusses local food production with U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and local farmers and ranchers Friday. Tipton said he was disappointed the farm bill did not…