Agriculture - The Journal

Federal lands ranching faces a half-century of decline

How grazing fell from its Western pedestal — and fueled Sagebrush Rebellion.

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos buzzing about half marathon and a white Angus

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19 – you have plenty of time to shop in Mancos, but remember, we don’t sell ties! I hope you will be more creative than we were some years ago. That l...

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

How the BLM is overhauling land-use planning

Agency increases public involvement

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Big funds for Native farmers on the way

The money stems from a 1999 lawsuit

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ranching challenges emerge after 2012 drought

Genetics key to getting by for northeast Colorado ranch

DATE: May 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Grange in Mancos announces class on fermented food

Learn how to ferment ordinary veggies into extraordinary foods such as sauerkraut, kim chi, or pickles during the fermentation class from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Mount Lookout Grang...

DATE: May 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Conservation District offering irrigation workshop

The Mancos Conservation District will offer two workshops on irrigation water management next month. The first class will take place June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 28490 Road N ...

DATE: May 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores water district unveils $8 million in upgrades

Bureau of Reclamation picked up most of tab

DATE: May 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack melting fast, despite April storms

Melt could upset reservoir management

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can food hubs boost rural farming economies?

U.S. is funding initiatives to streamline local food systems

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Ag extension has roots in community

Variety of services aid farmers and ranchers

DATE: Apr 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

CSU offers backyard food production class

For The Journal CSU Extension in La Plata County is offering a series of 12 evening classes designed to help you grow and preserve more food for you and your family. Th...

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News