Agriculture

Local News

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

May 30, 2022

Local News

‘nosh’ sells charcuterie on-the-go for Durango adventures

Janelle Ochs says her business is value-based and community-driven, with almost all ingredients locally sourced

May 26, 2022

Local News

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

May 23, 2022

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Farmers Market: 4 Corners Worm Farm sells stuff to make plants happy

Dean and Wendy Walker are passionate about worms’ role in regenerative farming

May 21, 2022

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Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022

Local News

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

May 16, 2022

Regional News

What makes a prize-winning alpaca? Ask these Colorado breeders

animals are judged on their fleece and frame

May 14, 2022

Local News

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022

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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

May 5, 2022

Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

Local News

Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County

Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease

April 22, 2022

Local News

Cattlemen’s Association says industry needs active support to remain strong

Ranchers have plenty of concerns about the future, but find unity among each other

April 13, 2022

Local News

Durango fire marshal warns against burning in afternoons with current conditions

Firefighters have responded to two ag burns in less than a week

April 8, 2022

Local News

For ranchers, adjusting to drought requires innovation, planning

Valley takes lessons from dry years to improve irrigation system

April 5, 2022

Local News

Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events

flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry

March 31, 2022

Local News

What happened to hemp? High interest a few years ago declines statewide

expo offers ray of hope for crop’s future in Southwest Colorado

March 29, 2022

Local News

Bayfield teacher lends expertise to Durango High School ag students

Florida Mesa Elementary provides space for DHS agriculture labs

March 2, 2022

Regional News

As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes

six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history

February 7, 2022

Local News

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

January 29, 2022

Local News

Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff

Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges

January 20, 2022

Local News

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

December 28, 2021

Local News

Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows

Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states

December 14, 2021

Local News

In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction

Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences

November 3, 2021

Local News

Photos: Eating where the grass is greener

Gale McPherson gets a second cutting of his recently planted quality hay seed mix on Friday north of Durango, as…

October 23, 2021