A new law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs in Colorado will go into effect in January Farms that own less than 3,000 egg-laying hens are exempt from the new law. December 26, 2022
Free ranching workshop held on Ute Mountain Ute farm Event sponsored by Montezuma County CSU Extension; drought management a big topic December 24, 2022
Worst Colorado avian flu outbreak kills bald eagles, threatens more wild birds Millions of chickens have been slaughtered, while rare raptors are also in danger December 12, 2022
Controlled burn reignites, scorching home and destroying barn southeast of Durango Property owners had a controlled agricultural burn that reignited September 27, 2022
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe installs hydroelectric generators for farm operation Technology tied into irrigation pipelines will provide power for 7,600-acre farm and Bow and Arrow Brand corn mill September 20, 2022
Farming, water and Wall Street on Colorado’s Western Slope Agriculture producers in Grand Valley face difficult questions over the future of water in the West September 14, 2022
Congress may continue to pay farmers to use less water as Colorado River pleas intensify The bill is tied to an Upper Basin water plan in response to talk about significant Colorado River cuts. July 25, 2022
Online farmers market cuts out middleman in La Plata, Montezuma counties General manager of Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative is pushing for programs that support food justice July 22, 2022
A San Luis Valley farm stops growing food to save a shrinking water supply Proposed conservation deal on 1,800 acres might be first of its kind in the country July 11, 2022
Year-round farming can help satisfy off-season demand, but it’s challenging work Season extension offers chance to strengthen relationships between local producers, customers June 17, 2022
Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed June 10, 2022
Residents raise money, help with farm for family involved in fatal crash A head-on crash May 21 killed Judy Rohwer, injured Heidi and Angela Rohwer and their nephew Zachery Berg May 30, 2022
Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year May 23, 2022
Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects May 17, 2022
Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’? Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists May 16, 2022
Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing May 11, 2022
Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County? Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture May 5, 2022
Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease April 22, 2022
Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events Avian flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry March 31, 2022
County hears proposal for larger USDA meat processing plant south of Cortez Planning commission recommends approval; water availability is an issue February 18, 2022
Ute Farm and Ranch manager appointed to state agriculture board Simon Martinez brings experience of operating Bow & Arrow corn mill; represents Southwest Colorado February 9, 2022
As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes Last six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history February 7, 2022
Southwest Colorado Livestock Association prepares for annual banquet Traditional event is Feb. 12 and returns to the Elks Lodge in Cortez February 4, 2022