CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters Next round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area July 22, 2025
Last day to apply for Fozzie’s Farm apprenticeship Apprentices will learn about tenets of agriculture in a hands-on role May 14, 2025
Southwestern Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply Water managers and farmers in the Colorado River Basin are forecasting a slow year after lackluster snow – and hoping… May 6, 2025
Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians April 30, 2025
Cortez Journal reporter earns first place award for in-depth report on loss of weed program Cameryn Cass examined documents and budgets, interviewed officials and residents for report about the demise of the once-envied program April 16, 2025
Learn soil health, water rights at Land Steward Workshop in Lewis ‘It’s a great opportunity to connect with people who also care ... about things that matter to all of us,’… April 14, 2025
Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why. The program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement April 14, 2025
Producers, big and small, are invited to share their vision for farming in Montezuma County Gathering on April 17 provides platform for conversation April 11, 2025
Calling all coffee-drinking producers, this event is for you There are three gatherings coming up, and there will be free coffee March 27, 2025
Montezuma School to Farm project official steps down, reflects on growth of projects Education director will step in as interim executive director March 26, 2025
Five local producers receive certifications for artificial insemination at Ag Expo ‘Knowledge is key to a successful breeding operation,’ producer says March 21, 2025
Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business March 11, 2025
Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business ‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty March 5, 2025
New Farm Bill extension provides some relief for Colorado producers With agricultural policy stuck in 2018, the state’s farmers and ranchers hope next Congress will finally pass a real update December 25, 2024
Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction Tone at a recent conference turned adversarial December 24, 2024
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements The grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage November 6, 2024
Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway With pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’ November 5, 2024
BIG high school ag event at the fairgrounds Colorado officers from the National FFA Organization visit Montezuma County Fairgrounds October 14, 2024
Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land A new ranch bill would expand the definition to include land used for chicken and pig commercial farming. (AP Photo/Steve… September 21, 2024
Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a second bill passed during a special session, making certain property tax exemptions permanent. The… September 8, 2024
New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease… August 31, 2024
Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers As U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows August 26, 2024