Agriculture – The Journal

Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events

Avian flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

County hears proposal for larger USDA meat processing plant south of Cortez

Planning commission recommends approval; water availability is an issue

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Farm and Ranch manager appointed to state agriculture board

Simon Martinez brings experience of operating Bow & Arrow corn mill; represents Southwest Colorado

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes

Last six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history

DATE: Feb 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado Livestock Association prepares for annual banquet

Traditional event is Feb. 12 and returns to the Elks Lodge in Cortez

DATE: Feb 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

DATE: Jan 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. to hold annual meeting Saturday

Agenda includes board election; project updates

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff

Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grazing allotments on monument reviewed to protect archaeology

New process developed to analyze impacts; permits for two allotments have been stalled since 2005

DATE: Jan 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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