Agriculture - The Journal

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

DATE: May 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County

Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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