Events
Mancos Cattlemen’s Association set to host ranch rodeo
Fifth annual event will take place at Robbins Family Arena on July 28
Agriculture
Two cases of livestock virus confirmed in La Plata County
State health officials ask ranchers to report sick animals
Horse falls, injures girl and dies near Hesperus
Cause of death is unknown; no injuries visible on animal
Shishito peppers: A summer delicacy available at your farmers market
East Asian shishito peppers pack flavor and can be found locally
Agriculture
Farmers Market: Mancos’ High Pine Produce is all over Durango
Farm participating in Potatoes for the People
Agriculture
Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer
Short growing season and global markets challenge local food producer
Agriculture
Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, hard winter
Drought, snowfall and high corn prices hit ranchers
Bountiful hay harvest begins in Montezuma County
‘Some people haven’t had to irrigate at all’
Local News
Late winter storms stunt summer produce in La Plata County
Planting season has begun for subsistence farmers, master gardener says
Rancher works to establish water buffalo in Colorado
Roaring Fork Valley provides challenges, possibilities
Local News
Young farmers want to bring food to underserved populations
Innovative program tests model that would donate local produce
Local News
Could Colorado lose its industrial advantage over hemp?
Hemp farming in Montezuma and La Plata counties is off to a good start, but some worry Southwest Colorado lacks the processing plants necessary to allow the region and Colorado…
Drones help farmers detect disease, manage water
Aerial imaging saves producers, researchers time
Agriculture
Wayne and Melody Semler honored as Cattlemen of the Year
Bayfield ranchers praised for deep agricultural roots in La Plata County
Neighbors rescue deer struggling in flowing Dolores canal
Woman enters water, uses lasso to pull does to safety
Local News
Regional farmers sign up to cash in on hemp
Durango company says it can show you how to make sky-high profits
Agriculture
A fat snowpack: Farmers should have water through October
Year after drought, outlook goes from bust to boom
Local News
Montezuma County board not supportive of farm events permit
Green Table Farms’ application is too broad, board members say
Business
Fish power brings couple home to Montezuma County
Jeff and Tammy Coulon open aquaponic farm south of Cortez
Local News
Home and Garden Show is this weekend
Event features builders, car show, landscapers, products