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Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement
San Juan County attorney says charges were never politically motivated
Agriculture
Thank You Letters
Thanks for all the help at Ag-ceptional Rodeo
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the teachers and kids that attended or intended to attend the third annual Ag-ceptional Rodeo for…
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Durango man to stand trial for allegedly trying to kill cattle in Utah
Mark Franklin faces up to six years in jail
USDA launches youth website
Site provides resources, aims to encourage young people interested in agriculture
Ag-ceptional youth rodeo kicks off Ag Expo
Students came from Cortez, Bayfield and Pagosa Springs
Local News
Hemp forum featured at Four States Agricultural Expo
Experts, growers will discuss emerging and niche markets
Local News
Grain to glass: Towaoc corn is foundation of popular new bourbon
Distiller Michael McCardell makes a point to source regional ingredients
Local News
Small ag feels growing pains: A lack of workers
Farms need skilled hands on seasonal basis; co-op may help
Business
Farmers Supply Mill, a mainstay for local ag, set to close in March
Durango business traces its roots to 1921
Local News
Four States Ag Expo comes to town March 14-16
Learn to farm with a draft horse; enjoy music and herding dog trials
County clamps down on people falsely claiming ag tax status
Some properties listed as agricultural when in fact they’re not
Local News
Livestock Association’s annual meeting is Saturday
Yearly tradition features music, dinner, politics
Local News
Colorado agriculture feels strain of federal shutdown
Hemp licensing, drought monitoring grind to a halt
Cowbelles raise quilt along Main Street
Quilt to be raffled off at Livestock Association meeting in February
Local News
CSU Extension offers agriculture marketing webinar series
The Journal Colorado State University Extension in Montezuma County will host “lunch and learn” webinars at the County Extension office, 103 N. Chestnut St. in Cortez from noon to 2…
Will legalization of hemp pave way for its cousin, marijuana?
Legislation reclassifies hemp crop as an agricultural commodity
Local News
What the 2018 farm bill means for the West
Lawmakers see hemp legalization and conservation funding as the big wins
Local News
Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?
Forest Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing
State Nation World
Utah ranchers take Fifth in cattle gate case against Chilcoat
Cattlemen face investigation on suspicion of kidnapping and false imprisonment
Local News
Ribbon-cutting celebrates saving of historic flume
Snow flies during ribbon-cutting taking it off endangered list