Ranching

Local News

Farm Bureau marks 100 years; celebration planned for Friday

helps local agriculture producers organize on a grassroots level

September 17, 2019

Business

Small meat-processing plant could start up near Mancos

Rancher seeks small slaughterhouse south of town

August 25, 2019

Local News

Two cases of livestock virus confirmed in La Plata County

health officials ask ranchers to report sick animals

July 15, 2019

Business

Bountiful hay harvest begins in Southwest Colorado

‘Some people haven’t had to irrigate at all’

June 16, 2019

Regional News

Toxic plants suspected of killing cows in region

At least 15 cows from different herds in the Shiprock area have died of a mysterious illness in the past…

May 26, 2019

Local News

Wayne and Melody Semler honored as Cattlemen of the Year

Bayfield ranchers praised for deep agricultural roots in La Plata County

May 3, 2019

Business

A fat snowpack: Farmers should have water through October

a difference a year makes

April 21, 2019

Local News

Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement

Juan County attorney says charges were never politically motivated

April 1, 2019

Local News

Cattle market remains steady; exports rise

ranchers hear presentation at San Juan Beef Symposium

February 14, 2019

Local News

Republican officials reassure cattlemen about water, wolves and the wall

National issues of energy, immigration surface in annual meeting

February 11, 2019

Local News

Republican officials reassure cattlemen about water, wolves and the wall

National issues of energy, immigration surface in annual meeting

February 9, 2019

Local News

San Juan Basin Beef Symposium will have a drought focus

Speakers plan talks about toxins, range and herd management

January 13, 2019

Education

San Juan Basin Beef Symposium will have a drought focus

Speakers plan talks about toxins, range and herd management, the economy

January 11, 2019

Regional News

In twist, Utah ranchers take Fifth in cattle gate case against Durangoan

Cattlemen face investigation on suspicion of kidnapping and false imprisonment

December 6, 2018

Regional News

Inside Colorado’s ‘hotbed’ of wildlife conflict

Papers: Flawed management leads to needless killings of bighorn sheep

November 25, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan Forest finalizes Glade grazing plan

Adjustments made to improve range

October 12, 2018

Local News

What’s good for the butterfly may be toxic to livestock

Dangers of milkweed can be easily avoided, officials say

September 5, 2018

Local News

Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate, moves toward conference

$867 billion plan includes farm subsidies and food stamps

June 29, 2018

Southwest Life

Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

June 24, 2018

Local News

Pleasant View rancher lands job as CSU Extension director in Montezuma County

grew up in 4-H, has recent agriculture and law degrees

June 18, 2018

Local News

Pleasant View resident is new director of CSU Extension

grew up in 4-H, has recent agriculture and law degrees

June 17, 2018

Local News

Farmers, ranchers can apply for emergency loans to help with drought conditions

Several Colorado counties eligible for assistance through USDA

May 29, 2018

Local News

Conservation groups agree to stay sage grouse lawsuit

with Fish and Wildlife sets deadlines for recovery plan

May 2, 2018

Local News

Montezuma sheriff seizes 18 ‘emaciated’ horses north of Cortez

rule poor health, nutrition

April 25, 2018