Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed June 10, 2022
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 May 16, 2022
Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County? Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture May 5, 2022
Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease April 22, 2022
The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving March 23, 2022
Cowbelle, Stockman of the year named at Southwest Colorado Livestock Association banquet Tozer and Andrea Lindus take titles at this year’s Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association banquet February 13, 2022
As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history February 7, 2022
What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching? Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers January 29, 2022
Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor December 7, 2021
Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp? Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production August 9, 2021
Farmers Market: Fifth-generation D&S Farms grows vegetables on the Dryside Breen-area farm also sells starts, herbs and flowers July 6, 2021
Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change June 21, 2021
Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season May 25, 2021
La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median May 25, 2021
Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers Growers shift to direct-to-customer sales during pandemic June 30, 2020
La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce June 4, 2020
Agriculture The Sharehouse community food center offers fresh produce to students The Sharehouse provides locally grown produce to students.Creative Commons photo Every Thursday afternoon, colorful bags of freshly harvested vegetables from… October 15, 2019
Farm Bureau marks 100 years; celebration planned for Friday helps local agriculture producers organize on a grassroots level September 17, 2019
Agricultural research and technology Ag researchers dive into hemp studies Southwest Colorado Research Center holds 2019 Field Day August 15, 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
Local News CSU Extension offers agriculture marketing webinar series Colorado State University Extension in Montezuma County will host “lunch and learn” webinars at the County Extension office, 103 N.… December 28, 2018
Local News What the 2018 farm bill means for the West Lawmakers see hemp legalization and conservation funding as the big wins December 17, 2018
Local News Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate, moves toward conference $867 billion plan includes farm subsidies and food stamps June 29, 2018
McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low inflow is lowest since dam was built; irrigator allocation falls June 25, 2018
