Agriculture

Photo: Dry and dusty

Dust kicks up as a farmer prepares his field for planting on Tuesday, southeast of Durango. The National Weather Service…

July 29, 2025

Local News

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

July 22, 2025

Local News

Spring rains spared Southwest Colorado farmers from ‘disaster year’

Wetter-than-average May and June give way to dry, hot summer

June 25, 2025

Local News

La Plata County’s Vaughn Johnson named Cattleman of the Year

Physician-turned-rancher honored for decades of dedication to local agriculture

June 15, 2025

Local News

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

says animals are exploring new territory

May 29, 2025

Local News

Will tariffs lead more shoppers to try locally grown produce?

Supermarkets may be convenient, but trade wars could disrupt convenience-shopping routines

May 21, 2025

Local News

Durango Farmers Market kicks off 2025 season

programs for vendors, customers in the works

May 10, 2025

Local News

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

Local News

Photos: Burning down the grass

Springtime means it’s time to clear irrigation ditches and fields

April 12, 2025

Local News

Photo: Learning to judge

Children participate in Rumble in the Rockies Livestock Judging Contest

April 4, 2025

Local News

Photos: Springtime calving is fully underway in La Plata County

A newborn Hereford calf looks up to its mother on Tuesday at Chris and Kathy Burgess’ ranch in La Plata…

March 25, 2025

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Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze

Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business

March 11, 2025

Local News

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

March 5, 2025

Local News

New Farm Bill extension provides some relief for Colorado producers

agricultural policy stuck in 2018, the state’s farmers and ranchers hope next Congress will finally pass a real update

December 25, 2024

Regional News

Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction

at a recent conference turned adversarial

December 24, 2024

Local News

Photos: Riding away the day

Anne Dahlson feeds a treat to Risa Bliss’ horse Cinco, a 10-year-old Andalusian, and to her horse, Bo, a 22-year-old…

November 19, 2024

Agriculture

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements

grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage

November 6, 2024

Regional News

Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway

pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’

November 5, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land

A new ranch bill would expand the definition to include land used for chicken and pig commercial farming. (AP Photo/Steve…

September 21, 2024

Regional News

Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado

Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center will host an “Understanding your agriculture financial statements” workshop from 9 a.m. to 2…

September 8, 2024

Regional News

New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers

Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease…

August 31, 2024

Local News

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

August 26, 2024

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Photos: Ribbons and buckles at La Plata County Fair

Livestock showmanship competition held on Saturday

August 10, 2024

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Photos: Friday at the La Plata County Fair

Eleanor Strietze, 18 months, pets one of Zantha Kugles chickens as she is held by mom Amber Strietze on Friday…

August 10, 2024