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National 4-H Week is October 5-11 – Cheyenne County District VI President Kallie Ball accepts signed proclamation from Cheyenne County Commissioners
Kallie Ball, District VI President and Cheyenne County 4-H Vice President holds a signed copy of the 2025 recognition naming October 5-11 as National 4-H Week with Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners (left to right) Richard Pelton, Ronald Smith, and R.J. Jolly
New case of New World screwworm confirmed in Mexico less than 70 miles from US border
(Washington, D.C., September 21, 2025) – Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, […]
National Corn Growers Association alarmed about economic crisis hitting rural areas
Last week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) continued to raise alarm about the economic crisis hitting rural America, as commodity prices drop at a time when input costs remain at near-record highs. As NCGA urges Congress and the administration to act to drive increased demand for corn, such as higher blends of ethanol and increased foreign market […]
There was a lot of “Thunder” at Lamar’s first football game of the season and it wasn’t all weather-related
Members of Lamar’s first Thunder Herdsmen team are (left to right: Priya Mayjoy, Aracely Saldana, Ayden Mayjoy, Brock Chenoweth, Stetson Hawkins, Doc Wilson, Brennan Brodecky, Eli Sanchez, Yahir Roman, and Kasen Harvey. Herdsman Dolton Lira is not pictured as he is also a football player and this photo was taken just before the game. Before […]
National Corn Growers Association concerned about low corn prices due to record crop and need for foreign markets
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is intensifying its call for action from Congress and the administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agriculture and Supply and Demand Estimates report projected a record 16.7-billion-bushel corn crop this year, further threatening the livelihood of farmers already facing record-low corn prices. “Corn growers are already marketing their corn […]
Prowers County Commissioners sign resolution in opposition to Denver mayor’s “eat less meat” campaign
Prowers County Commissioners oppose Denver’s efforts to widen the divide between rural and urban Colorado. In the latest ill-conceived move from urban leaders against Colorado’s rural communities, Mayor Johnston launched an “eat less meat” ad campaign. The campaign neglects the importance of science-based nutritional guidance and the importance Colorado’s livestock industry plays in our State’s economy and heritage. […]
Sugar City rancher Curt Russell is 120th President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association
Curt Russell, 120th President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Curt Russell, rancher from Sugar City, Colo., stepped into his role as the 120th president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) at CCA’s 2025 Annual Convention hosted June 23-25th in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Since 2017, Russell has served on CCA’s Board of Directors and has been […]
Colorado FFA Foundation Announces Four Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductees for 2026
Greeley, Colo. — The Colorado FFA Foundation is pleased to announce four inductees representing excellence in public service, extension, dairy industry and education, into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. Jenifer Gurr (Northglenn), Marlin Eisenach (Fort Morgan), Jon Slutsky (Fort Collins), and Dr. Tony Frank (Denver) will all be formally honored and inducted into the Colorado […]
Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Reorganization, Restoring the Department’s Core Mission of Supporting American Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), refocusing its core operations to better align with its founding mission of supporting American farming, ranching, and forestry. Over the last four years, USDA’s workforce grew by 8%, and employees’ salaries increased by 14.5% – including hiring […]
Colorado’s wolf restoration program costs exceed $8 million over 5 years
Colorado has now spent more than $8 million over five years on the wolf restoration program, according to a presentation made at Thursday’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in Grand Junction. Justin Rutter, the assistant director for financial and capital services at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, also addressed the apparent discrepancy between the General […]
Here’s a list of the county and regional fairs coming up!
The best in state agriculture—and more— is gearing up for the Colorado State Fair later this summer. The event runs for 11 days starting August 22. In addition to competitions, live music, pig racing, and the annual slopper eating contest are on the schedule. Tickets provide entry to the grounds as well as some performances. […]
Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture issues statement on the passing of Lamar’s John Stulp
Broomfield, Colo. — Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg issued the following statement after the passing of John Stulp, who served as the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture from 2006 to 2010 and water advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper from 2010 to 2018. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Stulp, one of my predecessors […]
Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results
Goats graze along the Colorado Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction (photo by Sharon Sullivan for Colorado Newsline) Pedestrians and bicyclists along the Colorado Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction may have noticed something out of the ordinary this spring. In some fenced-off sections near Blue Heron Lake, 700 goats are grazing on an array of […]
