Agriculture - The Journal

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements

The grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage

DATE: Nov 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway

With pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BIG high school ag event at the fairgrounds

Colorado officers from the National FFA Organization visit Montezuma County Fairgrounds

DATE: Oct 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land

Colorado lawmakers could consider a bill next year that would broaden what constitutes a ranch for property tax exemption purposes, increasing the number of properties that would be eligible...

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the second bill passed during a special session into law on Friday morning, making certain property tax exemptions for agricultural equipment permanent. It a...

DATE: Sep 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers

A new report on July's cluster of human H5 avian flu cases in Colorado urges U.S. public health agencies to be ready to respond to cases in agricultural workers who often have limited access...

DATE: Aug 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News