All Entries in the "Agriculture" Category
AG Weiser Starts National Consumer Protection Week with Top Complaints for 2022
Attorney General Phil Weiser today kicked off National Consumer Protection Week by unveiling the list of the top 10 consumer complaints and inquiries his office received in 2022, which included retail sales, home services and repair schemes, and automotive sales and services. Last year, consumers filed 17,941 complaints and inquiries with the Consumer Protection […]
Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame Welcomes Three Inductees
Greeley, Colo. — The Colorado FFA Foundation recognized three new inductees representing Colorado politics, water, and agricultural advocacy into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, presented by the Farm Credit Associations of Colorado, at a sold-out event February 23. Eric Wilkinson (Greeley), Jerry Sonnenberg (Sterling), and Ben Rainbolt, Jr. (Platteville) joined the ranks of […]
NWS February 2023 Weather Review for SE Colorado
February of 2023 started off warm and dry across south central and southeast Colorado, with several passing weather systems throughout the rest of the month bringing periods of cool and wet weather as well as another surge of very cold Arctic air across region. For the month of February as a whole, near to […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition for February 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Seasonal moisture during February improved the outlook in areas across the state, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S Drought Monitor, 45 percent of the State is showing no signs of drought, up from 41 percent at the beginning of the month. […]
CPW Seeks Reps to Serve on Colorado Outdoor Partnership
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting membership applications to fill two sportsperson representative positions on the Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP). Interested individuals are invited to fill out an online membership application no later than Monday, March 13, 2023. The CO-OP is a collaborative of leaders that share the state-level vision that in 2050, Colorado’s […]
Application Period for Colorado Big Game Licenses Underway
DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big game license in Colorado in 2023 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2023 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 4 at 8 p.m. […]
PEP Annual Meeting set for March 23rd at Las Brisas
Prowers Economic Prosperity will hold its annual meeting, Thursday, March 23rd at 6:30pm at Las Brisas Restaurant in Lamar. PEP project manager, Tallie Harmon, outlined the basic agenda for the annual gathering, informing board members during the February 27th monthly meeting, Gregory Thompson from the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade […]
Cattle on Feed Report
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,030,000 head as of February 1, 2023. The latest inventory was down 1 percent from January 1, 2023 and down 10 percent from February 1, 2022. Cattle feeders […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JANUARY 2023 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.77 billion pounds in January, up 4 percent from the 4.56 billion pounds produced in January 2022. Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.83 million head, up 5 percent from January 2022. The average live weight […]
History Colorado’s Centennial Farms & Ranches Application Now Open
The 2023 applications for Colorado’s Centennial Farms & Ranches program have been opened. Centennial Farms & Ranches program, a joint initiative of History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, honors the contributions of the state’s ranching and farming families who have withstood the pressures of growth, changes in farming methods, drought, and economic conditions […]
Colorado STAR Regional Soil Health Event in Rocky Ford
Colorado Department of Agriculture and Acres U.S.A. will convene the second in a series of Colorado STAR regional events. The event will include presentations, panel discussions, and an opportunity to hear from local producers utilizing soil health practices in Southeastern Colorado. The State Engineer will provide an update on the water situation along the Arkansas […]
On-Going Projects by CDOT in Southeast Colorado Region
Executive Summary for 2022: The Colorado Department of Transportation’s work in 2022 was marked by continued strong progress on its capital construction program, completing a total of 107 projects in 2022 and paving 538 miles of rural roads. Separately, the department awarded 129 projects valued at approximately $920 million, a 32.5% increase from last year’s $694.2 million. […]
Horse (and Horseless) Opportunities Abound in Colorado 4-H
Whether it’s county fair, rodeo, college scholarships, or careers, horses offer endless opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and succeed. The 4-H horse project is likely familiar to you. You may see photos in the newspaper of or even attend the local horse show. Or maybe you volunteer as a 4-H horse leader to […]
$2.5 Million Available for Organizations to Implement Soil Health Program
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications from Colorado’s conservation districts and other eligible entities interested in administering STAR Plus grant funding to agricultural producers who expand or introduce soil health practices in their operations. Improving soil health, a key component of responding to the effects of […]
Snow Goose Festival Brings Record Crowds
The 20th Anniversary for the High Plains Snow Goose Festival happened February 3-5 in Lamar, Colorado with amazing success. The festival brought hundreds of participants into Lamar and the surrounding areas to see the astonishing number of snow geese. “This is the greatest success we have seen for a festival in the 20 years […]
