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
Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists
animals are judged on their fleece and frame
Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing
Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture
Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year
Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease
Ranchers have plenty of concerns about the future, but find unity among each other
Firefighters have responded to two ag burns in less than a week
Valley takes lessons from dry years to improve irrigation system
flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry
expo offers ray of hope for crop’s future in Southwest Colorado
Florida Mesa Elementary provides space for DHS agriculture labs
Republican is a farmer and rancher from Alamosa
six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history
Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers
Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges
Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested
Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states
Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences
Gale McPherson gets a second cutting of his recently planted quality hay seed mix on Friday north of Durango, as one of his horses can’t wait to get on the…
Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency
Country music singer Willie Nelson applauds Gov. Polis for prioritizing industry
Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production
Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage
farmers also sell cultivation supplies for would-be growers
Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction
rains are a welcome sight after last year’s dry summer and low-snowpack winter
Feedback will inform reintroduction plans for apex predator
Plata County artisans, farmers bring homemade items