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One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse
Health officials say livestock owners should monitor animals for clinical signs, including mouth blisters
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Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location
Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters
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Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges
Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate
Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol
Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began as a showdown between two competing agricultural overtime pay bills…
Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service
The events took place across both districts and throughout community
Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers
The bill would update definitions of ‘farm’ and ‘ranch’ in state law
Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project
Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events
Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14
The Cowbelle/Cattlewoman and Stockman will be announced after the dinner
Montezuma and Dolores county producers urged to apply for 2025 livestock disaster aid
The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2
Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division
Lexi Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry
Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative
Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America
Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County
‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says
Four States Irrigation Council to hold 2026 annual meeting in Northglenn
Meeting will Jan. 14-5
Winter solstice celebration to launch new Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub in Cortez
Hub will be on Road G near Cortez
New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito
Year-round production expected to feed 20 to 30 residents
Montezuma County 4-H celebrates 2025 achievements, honors members and volunteers
The group also selected its new county council members
Farmers Market: Mesa Lamb & Wool sells both meat and fiber
Its Navajo churro sheep are raised and grazed on Florida Mesa
Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires
Some of Mesa County rancher Janie VanWinkle's U.S. Forest Service grazing lands are only easily accessible by ATV or on horseback. (Dan Boyce/CPR News) As a 70-foot wall of flames…
Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land
Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices
Photos: High County Cattle Auction
Buyers and sellers keep an eye on how much the cattle are selling for during the High Country Cattle Auction on Sept. 23 in Breen southwest of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango…