Agriculture

Southwestern Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply

managers and farmers in the Colorado River Basin are forecasting a slow year after lackluster snow – and hoping for…

May 6, 2025

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

Cortez Journal reporter earns first place award for in-depth report on loss of weed program

Cameryn Cass examined documents and budgets, interviewed officials and residents for report about the demise of the once-envied program

April 16, 2025

Learn soil health, water rights at Land Steward Workshop in Lewis

‘It’s a great opportunity to connect with people who also care ... about things that matter to all of us,’…

April 14, 2025

Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why.

program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement

April 14, 2025

Producers, big and small, are invited to share their vision for farming in Montezuma County

Gathering on April 17 provides platform for conversation

April 11, 2025

Workshop in Lewis-Arriola will center on drought

Producers are welcome to attend

March 31, 2025

Calling all coffee-drinking producers, this event is for you

are three gatherings coming up, and there will be free coffee

March 27, 2025

Montezuma School to Farm project official steps down, reflects on growth of projects

Education director will step in as interim executive director

March 26, 2025

Five local producers receive certifications for artificial insemination at Ag Expo

‘Knowledge is key to a successful breeding operation,’ producer says

March 21, 2025

Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze

Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business

March 11, 2025

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

March 5, 2025

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

December 25, 2024

Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction

at a recent conference turned adversarial

December 24, 2024

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

November 6, 2024

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’

November 5, 2024

BIG high school ag event at the fairgrounds

Colorado officers from the National FFA Organization visit Montezuma County Fairgrounds

October 14, 2024

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…

September 21, 2024

Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a second bill passed during a special session, making certain property tax exemptions permanent. The…

September 8, 2024

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…

August 31, 2024

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

August 26, 2024

Montezuma businesses use grant money to cover half the cost of installing solar

Solar is encouraging small business owners and producers to take part of the federal funds

August 23, 2024

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

August 3, 2024

Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says

Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip

July 31, 2024