Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation
DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures
Agriculture
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.
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
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
Southwest Tea Co. gets loose with ingredients grown on a farm in Mancos
Owner Dana Thompson has 12 blends available at Durango Farmers Market
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
Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices
Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed
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
Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir
Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year
Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role
Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects
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
Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs
Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing
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
Water managers see runoff as positive sign
Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year
Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County
Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease
Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events
Avian flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry
The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys
Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving
Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez
Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers
County hears proposal for larger USDA meat processing plant south of Cortez
Planning commission recommends approval; water availability is an issue
Cowbelle, Stockman of the year named at Southwest Colorado Livestock Association banquet
Don Tozer and Andrea Lindus take titles at this year’s Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association banquet