Farm Bureau, state officials share concerns about youth involvement at 100th anniversary Agriculture commissioner: “We’ve got your back” September 22, 2019
Agricultural research and technology Disease, cold spring hamper hemp rush acres more than double in La Plata, Montezuma counties September 20, 2019
High-altitude grazing a high risk for cattle Disease can cause heart failure for animals not adapted to elevation September 19, 2019
Farm Bureau marks 100 years; celebration planned for Friday helps local agriculture producers organize on a grassroots level September 17, 2019
Agriculture Dolores Harvest Festival will be Oct. 5 this year: Car show, chili cook-off, petting zoo and strongman contest September 16, 2019
Tour de Farms showcases Durango’s urban gardens of riders participate in the 12th annual event August 18, 2019
Nearly 50 properties removed from tax-exempt ag status Properties in county don’t qualify for ag exemption August 16, 2019
Agricultural research and technology Ag researchers dive into hemp studies Southwest Colorado Research Center holds 2019 Field Day August 15, 2019
Agriculture Small meat-processing plant could start up near Mancos Rancher seeks small slaughterhouse south of Mancos August 14, 2019
Farms turn to technology amid water warnings in Southwest After a brief, snaking flight above the field, the drone landed and the researchers removed a handful of memory cards.… August 13, 2019
How well do we understand the benefits, side effects of CBD products? warns cannabidiol can harm liver, induce lethargy and affect appetite August 7, 2019
Virus outbreak hits Montezuma, La Plata counties Confirmed cases jump during past month, officials say August 6, 2019
Agriculture Agriculture research center to host field day Jacket facility conducts crop studies on hemp, beans, wheat, orchards July 30, 2019
4-H Montezuma County Fair gearing up Reckless Kelly kicks off events; now, youngsters will take the stage July 28, 2019
Two cases of livestock virus confirmed in La Plata County health officials ask ranchers to report sick animals July 16, 2019
Shishito peppers: A summer delicacy available at your farmers market Asian shishito peppers pack flavor and can be found locally July 11, 2019
Agriculture Farmers Market: Mancos’ High Pine Produce is all over Durango participating in Potatoes for the People July 10, 2019
Agriculture Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer growing season and global markets challenge local food producer July 8, 2019
Agriculture Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, hard winter Drought, snowfall and high corn prices hit ranchers June 27, 2019
Bountiful hay harvest begins in Montezuma County ‘Some people haven’t had to irrigate at all’ June 16, 2019
Local News Late winter storms stunt summer produce in La Plata County Planting season has begun for subsistence farmers, master gardener says June 11, 2019
Rancher works to establish water buffalo in Colorado Roaring Fork Valley provides challenges, possibilities June 9, 2019
