Agriculture

Local News

CSU Extension gets new advisory committee

Rewrite of rules aims to clear up management of county fair, 4H program

November 19, 2017

Local News

Montezuma orchard project receives two state grants

will go toward apple varieties, education

November 15, 2017

Local News

Montezuma orchard project receives two state grants

Funding will go toward apple varieties, education

November 10, 2017

Regional News

In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

Criollo thrive in conditions hard for others

November 9, 2017

Business

Lewis-Arriola farm conference will focus on profitability

No-till, organic and a center-pivot drip system on agenda

November 3, 2017

Food

Chinese scientists genetically engineered a low-fat pig, but for whose benefit?

The genetic breakthrough has been heralded as something of a win-win for farmers and consumers: The former could lower the…

October 30, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County hears offer to continue funding CSU Extension

Commissioners reconsider funding office, including 4-H Club

October 22, 2017

Local News

Granny Smiths are late bloomers in Cortez

Smith flowers in October on 4-in-1 tree in Cortez

October 11, 2017

Local News

Dolores to host downtown Harvest Festival and Apple Orchard Social

produce, heirloom apple trees, grass-fed beef for sale at annual festival

October 9, 2017

Local News

Southwest Farm Fresh Co-op lands USDA promotion grant

will help expand direct-sales program

October 6, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County votes to stop funding CSU Extension Office in Cortez

Commissioners say decision is preliminary

October 6, 2017

Local News

School to Farm program to hold annual fundraiser in Mancos

Homespun Supper scheduled for Saturday

September 27, 2017

Local News

Freeze warning issued for Southwest Colorado

An irrigated field in Montezuma County in early October 2016.The Journal file Locations in Southwest Colorado include Cortez, Dove Creek,…

September 24, 2017

Local News

Who will be next generation’s farmers?

Average age of state’s farmers is almost 59; cost of start-up, land are hurdles

September 20, 2017

Business

James Ranch, north of Durango, receives approval for expansion

can now hold more events, build a new restaurant and bakery

September 18, 2017

Local News

Talk about town: Post office ramps up stamp sale for breast cancer research

The Breast Cancer Research Stamp was first issued in 1998. Since it was first issued in 1998, the semi-postal Breast…

September 17, 2017

Local News

Allison farmers grow, roast green chiles

But Big Jim and Miss Junie aren’t people; they’re varieties of green chile, and an Allison farmer is proving he…

September 8, 2017

Local News

Activists: Decommission Glen Canyon Dam and save water

Activists says decommissioning Glen Canyon Dam will save water and restore a canyon. Are they right?

September 6, 2017

Local News

Talk about town: La Plata County farms earn special state designation

Waterfall Ranch, owned by Ed and Patty Zink, was be named a Centennial Farm designation last weekend at the Colorado…

August 31, 2017

Food

Farms drawing diners who eat near fields that produced food

What was once a smattering of farms offering expensive dinners within view of the fields where the food was raised,…

August 8, 2017

Food

How much does giving up beef help the planet?

A cow/calf pair in Rock County, Neb.Bill Wolf/Associated Press file Estimates vary, but something in the neighborhood of 30 percent…

July 24, 2017

Food

Could Congress put horsemeat back on the menu in America?

Two young wild horses play while grazing in Reno, Nev. Congress’ ban on Department of Agriculture funding for horsemeat inspections…

July 18, 2017

Food

Animas Grange talk to cover role of pollinators in gardens

Presentation to discuss role of bugs, birds and bats in growing food

July 12, 2017

Southwest Life

Neighbors clash over a Colorado chicken farm

Decision could hold implications for rights of farmers, property owners

June 30, 2017