Regional News Colorado gets another cannabis first: Certified hemp seed In this Oct. 5, 2013, photograph, volunteers harvest hemp during the first known harvest of the plant in more than… September 7, 2016
Southwest Life Efforts underway for Montezuma County peach market revival soil, hot days, cool nights makes McElmo Canyon ideal for fruit August 28, 2016
Food Farm to School program grows with new center District 9-R kicks off school year with new food initiatives August 23, 2016
Good Earth Historic apple orchards begin comeback in Montezuma County works to return vitality to orchard industry August 17, 2016
Local News Montezuma County Fair features events for kids, seniors “We want it to be a week of family fun all week long,” said fair board president Brandee Simmons. “The… July 30, 2016
Food Palisade peaches debuting at area fruit stand Palisade crop is in, locals to follow soon July 12, 2016
Food Farm cooperative offers option for Durango-area produce farmers join forces to provide fresh, local food July 5, 2016
Local News Winds heavily damage Weaselskin Farm south of Durango Irrigation system ripped out, leaving crops without water June 29, 2016
Business Ranching challenges emerge after 2012 drought Genetics key to getting by for northeast Colorado ranch May 24, 2016
Southwest Life Southwest Seed Library looking for new home Durango-based program needs place to share its more than 70 varieties May 4, 2016
Local News Cortez kids plant White House garden with Michelle Obama Fourth-graders help first lady with her kitchen garden April 5, 2016
Local News Rain-barrels bill goes to full Colorado Senate Measure would allow rainwater collection March 30, 2016
Local News McElmo Canyon gets new heirloom fruit trees Grafting workshops offered to restore orchards March 27, 2016
Business ‘Cover crops make sense,’ Colorado State University researcher says Researchers still analyzing data March 21, 2016
Local News Colorado-grown food, farms celebrated in Legislature Lawmakers also recognize centennial farms March 16, 2016
Business Four States Ag Expo goes back to ‘American Roots’ Everything in 1 event: Dog agility, ice cream-eating contest the latest in tractor tech March 8, 2016
Business What’s craft beer without craft barley malt ‘This is old-school heritage malting’ March 7, 2016
Local News Tipton battles ‘regulation overreach’ Lawmaking needs to go back to Congress, he says February 22, 2016
Local News Montezuma sheriff ups livestock inspections says effort a preventative measure to deter thefts February 21, 2016
Local News Young farmers in La Plata County face expensive, dry future study finds water, land scarcity top agriculture concerns February 17, 2016
Local News Colorado bill aims to help smaller farmers, producers sell homemade foods Measure heavily amended Wednesday at Capitol February 17, 2016
Local News Dolores rancher named Cattleman of the Year Walker has dedicated his life to ranching, with the last 35 years plying his trade in Dolores. He is also… February 14, 2016
Business Battle over $200-a-vial bull semen may rock dairy farms One reason for the high price of artificial breeding in the dairy industry is that a single company, Sexing Technologies,… February 2, 2016
Local News Bayfield man named Brand Inspector of the Year served as liaison for ag community during mine spill January 29, 2016
Local News Pesticides use in marijuana grows addressed in Colorado Legislature would create a list of acceptable products for growers to use January 27, 2016
Business Ute Mountain Utes host ranching symposium Experts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Ute Mountain Utes, Jicarilla, Navajo and Hopi tribes gave presentations on livestock management.… January 26, 2016
Regional News National Western Stock Show teaches kids about agriculture Lorelei Seibold, 4, from Denver is all smiles after showing the judge her Rhode Island red. Poultry judging and the… January 24, 2016