Agriculture - The Journal

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Journal reporter earns first place award for in-depth report on loss of weed program

Cameryn Cass examined documents and budgets, interviewed officials and residents for report about the demise of the once-envied program

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Learn soil health, water rights at Land Steward Workshop in Lewis

‘It’s a great opportunity to connect with people who also care ... about things that matter to all of us,’ conservation technician says

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why.

The program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Producers, big and small, are invited to share their vision for farming in Montezuma County

Gathering on April 17 provides platform for conversation

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Workshop in Lewis-Arriola will center on drought

Producers are welcome to attend

DATE: Mar 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Calling all coffee-drinking producers, this event is for you

There are three gatherings coming up, and there will be free coffee

DATE: Mar 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma School to Farm project official steps down, reflects on growth of projects

Education director will step in as interim executive director

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five local producers receive certifications for artificial insemination at Ag Expo

‘Knowledge is key to a successful breeding operation,’ producer says

DATE: Mar 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze

Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Farm Bill extension provides some relief for Colorado producers

With agricultural policy stuck in 2018, the state’s farmers and ranchers hope next Congress will finally pass a real update

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News