Agriculture - The Journal

Colorado farmworkers could get easier access to medical care under new ‘bill of rights’

Bill’s backers point to gaps in worker protections that the pandemic spotlighted

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Gail Vanik: Add mulch in a drought to retain moisture

One of the easiest things you can do to help you garden successfully during a dry year is to simply add a layer of mulch after you’ve finished planting. Mulches do a great deal more in your...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’

DATE: Jun 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County declares drought disaster

State and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chew on this: Goats mow down fire danger in La Plata County neighborhood

Herd eats through dense Gambel oak and ponderosa pine to create defensible space

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lewis author pens novels about local horse culture

Professional trainer shares stories and lessons on riding horses and rural life

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pueblo Community College to launch new agricultural program in fall

First classes will be offered in ag business, animal science

DATE: Apr 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM reviews proposed Gypsum Valley grazing, sage grouse project

Tours offer officials and public ground-level view of projects

DATE: Apr 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A business founded on fungi

Videographer’s passion for mushrooms sprouts home-based firm and a documentary

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Warm weather, wind evaporates irrigation season

Farmers expected to receive just a fraction of normal supply

DATE: Apr 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animal cruelty initiative irks Colorado ranchers

Revising code requires 124,632 valid signatures to get on ballot

DATE: Mar 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News