All Entries in the "Agriculture" Category
May Valley Water Addresses Rate Concerns to Lamar Utility Board
Greg Colvin, President of the May Valley Water Association and Robert Fleming, board member, asked the Lamar Utilities Board what are the available rate schedules for May Valley’s potable water well and pumping facilities this past Tuesday, June 14th. They also asked about the potential of the Lamar Light Plant swapping some out-of-territory customers […]
Colorado CROP PRODUCTION – JUNE 2022
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Winter wheat production in Colorado, based on conditions as of June 1, 2022, is forecast at 44.80 million bushels, according to the June 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is down 10 percent from the May 1 forecast […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION WEEK ENDING JUNE 5, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Cooler than average temperatures and moisture received provided drought relief to northern and eastern areas of the State last week, slightly improving crop outlook, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 88 percent of the State is under drought […]
Spring of 2022 Review from NWS – Recent Storm Pix
The start of meteorological spring (March, April and May) started out and ended warm and dry, with periods of cold and wet weather the rule throughout the rest of March, as several weather systems brought cool and unsettled weather to south central and southeast Colorado. Occasional breezy to windy conditions also brought periods of […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition, Week Ending May 29, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Moisture provided some drought relief to northern and central areas of the State last week, while conditions worsened in southern counties, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 90 percent of the State is under drought conditions, down 3 percentage […]
CCA Annual Convention Set for June 13-15
ARVADA, Colo. – Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) 2022 Annual Convention is rapidly approaching in two weeks and we want to see you “steak your claim” in Colorado Springs! This year’s event will be June 13-15, at the Colorado Springs Marriott in Colorado Springs, Colo. This event will be one to remember as industry members […]
Lamar Chamber Chatter, Spring Events
“In taking my first opportunity as Lamar Chamber President to restart the Chamber Chatter, I hope that this will be helpful and informative from month to month as we move forward. I feel it is important for us to continue getting the word out about all the exciting things we are doing! The Lamar […]
Coloradans Receiving Tax Windfall Later this Year
With the recent signing of Senate Bill 233, Colorado taxpayers will be at least $500 mailed to them by the state this September. Governor Jared Polis signed the bill into law on Monday, May 23rd. Under the bill, 85% of excess state revenue collected in 2021 will be used for the rebate which usually […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending May 22, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Wet conditions and cooler temperatures late in the week provided reprieve to some northern and eastern counties, while western counties remained distressingly dry last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 93 percent of the State is under drought […]
Ark Valley Conduit on Fast Track
Bill Long and Lee Miller, representing the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, told the Lamar City Council an influx of federal funds has allowed the Arkansas Valley Conduit to move forward on its construction date. The Conduit, first proposed in 1962, has been treading water for half a century or more until the past […]
Colorado Employment Situation – April 2022
14,600 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in April; Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly to 3.6% Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point in April to 3.6 percent. This marks the lowest rate since February 2020, when it was 2.8 percent. The […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – APRIL 2022
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS: Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.55 billion pounds in April, down 3 percent from the 4.71 billion pounds produced in April 2021. Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 1 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.81 million head, down 1 percent from April 2021. The […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Ground Water Commission The Commission determines the boundaries of designated ground water basins by geographic description and considers well permit applications for persons desiring to appropriate designated ground water for beneficial use. The Commission is responsible for the development of policies and procedures for maximum economic development, as well as the protection of the vested […]
LCC’s New CTE Building to Open for Classes Beginning Fall Semester
(Lamar, Colo.) – The long-awaited and state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Lamar Community College (LCC) will be ready for classes this Fall Semester 2022. The CTE Building measures 10,000 square feet, is located just south of the Bowman Building, and will be home to Construction Trades, Precision Agriculture and Renewable Energy. It comprises of […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending May 15, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm weather helped fieldwork and crop emergence advance last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 92 percent of the State is under drought conditions, up 1 percentage point from last week. Fifty-seven percent of the State is experiencing […]
