Agriculture

Ag expo off to a solid start

Boosts economy and social networks

Ag expo off to a solid start

Boosts economy and social networks

Amber trays of grain

Hydroponic method provides livestock feed in 6 days and can be grown indoors

Hydroponic method provides fresh greens for livestock

An innovative livestock feed opportunity has gained the attention of local farmers and ranchers, saving some from quitting the business…

Hemp seed for sale? Not yet

Seed supply dominates local meeting with farmers

Farm Fresh plans art contest

For 30 years, the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory has been the “go-to” guide that connects consumers with local producers and…

Hemp farmers plan weekend meeting in Cortez

A 45-year marijuana grower believes hemp farming could revolutionize the local agricultural economy. “Jobs, jobs, jobs,” said Lu Nettleton. “And…

Grazing permits will be issued in Canyons

Two long-dormant grazing allotments within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will be offered up for local cattle ranchers beginning…

Grazing permits will be reissued in Canyons of the Ancients

Two long-dormant grazing allotments within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will be offered up for local cattle ranchers beginning…

Colorado wine industry grows

Study: Wineries contribute $144M to state economy

WINTER’S BOUNTY

While weather is frightful, the greens are delightful

Dolores greenhouses find demand for winter’s harvest

Vic and Gail Vanik talk with the fervor of evangelists about their greens. But when you consider that these unassuming…

Tractor joins Goose as roadside draw in Dolores

Mayor says baler gives drivers reason to pause, pull over, visit the town

U.S. funds will help bring more local food to schools

Cortez, Mancos will benefit from $100,000 grant

A new roadside draw

Dolores is sporting some new agricultural yard art, courtesy of Mayor Val Truelsen. An early 20th century International Harvester Hay…

Students learn to eat fresh, healthy

Durango students above curve in consuming food that is locally grown

College honors Mancos native

Humiston leads rural development for ag department

Farmers urged to voice hemp concerns

Crop could revitalize bioenergy plant in Dove Creek, man says

Hemp tour plans to stop in Cortez

The ancestral Puebloans once roamed the area wearing sandals made from hemp, and area farmers can now grow the same…

Mancos native honored by alma mater

Glenda Humiston served in administrations of presidents Clinton and Obama

Fungi entrepreneurs examine other uses

Mushrooms not just for pasta anymore

Livestock fence hurts boater on Dolores River Property owner wants cooperative solution for issue

A paddle-boarder on the upper Dolores River was injured Sunday, Sept. 15, after getting caught in a wire fence on…

Fall harvest

The art of the farm

Cultural center exhibit honors ag heritage