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Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze
Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business
Agriculture
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Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business
‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty
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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
Regional News
Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction
at a recent conference turned adversarial
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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 draft horse-mix, on Tuesday as they finish working with their…
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
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’
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 Helber)onset Colorado lawmakers could consider a bill next year that…
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 p.m. Nov. 12 at Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut…
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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 Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 6,…
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Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers
U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows
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Photos: Ribbons and buckles at La Plata County Fair
Livestock showmanship competition held on Saturday
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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 at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. (Jerry…
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Photo: Kidding around at the La Plata County Fair
Brothers Van Duran, 6, left, and Norman Duran, 5, pet a goat Friday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. The fair runs through Sunday. (Jerry McBride/ Durango…
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Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says
Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip
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Photos: SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab adds grow dome
Matt Wheeler, front, and Henry Broeren with Scapegoat Landscaping install irrigation Thursday in the new SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab grow dome at Riverview Elementary School. The dome is part of…
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Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?
Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process
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Photos: Flower power
Durango Botanic Gardens holds 11th annual ‘Gardens on Tour’ on Saturday
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Photos: A peachy day
Joshua Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, talks with regular customers Dave and Joyce Thayer on Wednesday at the newly opened fruit stand along north Main Avenue near the Durango Community…
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After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen
Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet
Tri-Cities
Cottonwood tree severely burned on Earth Day
burn next to Farmer’s Ditch caused Monday evening tree fire
Regional News
Wildlife officers confirm Colorado’s first wolf attack since predators were reintroduced
found tooth marks, tracks and other evidence consistent with wolf depredation
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Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there
Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community
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Tractor Supply Co. adding Bayfield location
Construction on new store expected to start this spring
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Photo: Lighting up the lab
Nico Rodriguez, with Eagle Electric, puts up new sign lighting Tuesday at the SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab next to Riverview Elementary School. With warmer temperatures, construction will resume on different…
Regional News
A group of House lawmakers look to H-2A visa reform to ease labor crisis, but can it get wider support?
Roby Myers of the Montezuma County Noxious Weed program uses a Cat 309 Excavator to clear a pasture of Russian olive and tamarisk trees on Red Canyon Farm near Cortez…
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Darrin Parmenter is climbing the trellis at CSU Extension
director and horticulture agent of the La Plata County office has taken a regional leadership position