Agriculture - The Journal

County extension office hires second agriculture agent

Lockard moves over from Colorado State University research station in Yellow Jacket

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lost rancher on Stoner Mesa found by helicopter

Woman searching for livestock had unplanned night in backcountry

DATE: Dec 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows

Utah Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Totten Lake sold to Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co.

Dolores Water Conservancy District no longer needs the lake

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction

Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water and drought research event is Oct. 6 on local farm

Montezuma Land Conservancy conducting research at Fozzie’s Farm for past two years

DATE: Sep 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Harvest Festival will be Oct. 2

This year’s event features more bands and 50 vendors

DATE: Sep 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County CSU extension office will hire second agricultural agent

New agent will focus on crops, livestock and small acreage development

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Loose dogs in Montezuma County kill and injure sheep

One owner cited; both dogs euthanized

DATE: Aug 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing

Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News