Agriculture

Local News

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped

August 6, 2020

Local News

Will monsoons be enough to save farmers in Southwest Colorado?

Prolonged drought means every drop of water counts

July 25, 2020

Local News

No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can

events canceled; 4-H and FFA shows will go on

July 22, 2020

Local News

Original farmers market in Bayfield didn’t open this year, future uncertain

Organizer cites new licensing requirements; town says nothing has changed

July 21, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico summit takes regional approach to local food

conference goes online; cook-off is in person

July 6, 2020

Local News

Mancos Farmers Market in full bloom

Thursday afternoon event now three weeks in

July 6, 2020

Business

How do you buy local beef?

Misconceptions, confusion surrounds process, Montezuma County rancher says

July 4, 2020

Local News

Does Colorado still have a competitive edge in hemp?

state bill aligns state with federal regulations

June 23, 2020

Local News

Davin Montoya reflects on a life in ranching and electricity

Working with cattle continues; tenure with LPEA board ends in frustration

June 15, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington Growers Market to kick off Saturday

safety protocols but same community, organizers say

June 10, 2020

Local News

Cortez Farmers Market returns, with coronavirus restrictions

event reopens Saturday, with less community gathering

June 9, 2020

Local News

Farmers Market returns to downtown Cortez

event reopens, with some COVID-related adjustments

June 9, 2020

Local News

Pine River Shares launches Victory Garden Campaign

kits could help improve food access

June 4, 2020

New Mexico

Monsoon outlook poor for parched San Juan River Basin

‘Even in a dry time, we’re seeing drier than normal conditions’

June 4, 2020

Local News

Ranchers, lawmakers search for solutions to beef bottleneck

Ranchers struggle as COVID-19 closes slaughterhouses

June 3, 2020

Local News

Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity

farmers will see a shorter irrigation season

May 31, 2020

Regional News

Farmers, ranchers now eligible for disaster assistance loans from SBA

sets aside another $19 billion for direct assistance to agricultural industry

April 25, 2020

Business

New Mexico program helps struggling farmers, fights hunger

A volunteer moves a pallet of food in 2013 at the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque. The food bank distributes…

April 19, 2020

Regional News

CBD processing start-up could help Southwest Colorado hemp farmers

Efficient extraction methods a challenge under current regulations

April 11, 2020

Local News

Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires

Measure would include campfires, ag burns

April 9, 2020

Food

Facing devastating losses, small farmers pivot to sell directly to consumers

“I’m spending a lot more time behind a computer than I ever have,” says Shannon Varley, who co-owns Strafford Village…

April 7, 2020

Local News

Ag burns putting up smoke visible in Durango

crews monitoring ditch burns as farmers prepare for irrigation season

April 7, 2020

Southwest Life

Mancos seed drive echoes WWII victory gardens

Farms, groups launch drive to encourage self-sufficiency

April 6, 2020

Local News

La Plata County opens new series of land-use workshops

Residents can learn what is in the new code, provide feedback

February 24, 2020

Southwest Life

Yale study puts Americans’ perspectives on food, environment to the test

production a significant contributor to rise in greenhouse gases across globe

February 17, 2020

Local News

In wake of proposed budget cuts, House member questions USDA’s ‘lack of reliance on facts’

administration proposes trimming billions from aid programs

February 15, 2020

Business

Hemp hits the commodity wall

2018 boom a distant memory amid 2020’s bust

February 9, 2020

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy approved for $24,000 grant

Funding for irrigation efficiency project involving youths

January 31, 2020

Southwest Life

New orchard takes root in Dolores

Heritage apple trees will produce 700 bushels a year

January 19, 2020

Local News

Winter farmers market to open in Powerhouse Science Center

Jake and Amy Reid of Jake’s Farm moved to Hesperus after visiting the area and noticing a lack of poultry…

January 13, 2020