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Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Media Release -A rancher’s response to the Colorado River Debate
The Heartbeat of Our Communities: A Rancher’s Response to the Colorado River Debate As a proud fourth-generation rancher in Mesa County, I find it crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions our industry makes to support the heartbeat of our rural communities. While the debate around agriculture’s use of the Colorado River […]
Colorado Farm Bureau Launches Good Neighbor Project for Third Year
Centennial, Colo. – In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, Colorado Farm Bureau is launching the Good Neighbor Project for the third consecutive year. “The Good Neighbor Project, a vital initiative in our ongoing efforts to address mental health in rural communities, was created to foster connections. The data underscores the urgency of our […]
New medical school coming to University of Northern Colorado as state tries to solve workforce shortages
An artist’s rendering of University of Northern Colorado’s College of Osteopathic Medicine shows one possibility of the building’s design May 1, 2024. The college will become Colorado’s third medical school and is part of a $247 million legislative package geared toward expanding health care programs at higher education institutions across the state amid a […]
Historic Investment in Agriculture, CDA Approved in State Budget
Broomfield, Colo. — Today, Governor Polis signed the Long Bill, sponsored by the Joint Budget Committee, which commits significant investments into programs and staff supporting agriculture across Colorado. The state budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 includes a 13 percent increase in funding to the Department of Agriculture, to build out and add support to existing […]
Colorado Ag Commission Approves Avian Influenza Emergency Rule
Broomfield, Colo. — Yesterday, the Colorado Agricultural Commission approved, and Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg adopted an emergency rule to help limit the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Colorado. Since the initial detection of HPAI in dairy cattle in March 2024, the virus has spread to dairies in at least nine states, including […]
CDOT Pushes Motorcycle Safety – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation is revving up its efforts to protect riders as they hit the road in greater numbers. Although motorcycle deaths decreased slightly in 2023, the safety of these vulnerable road users remains a top concern, especially as motorcycle crashes tend to peak […]
Karson Roesch Awarded the 7th Annual Larry D. Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship
Karson Roesch, son of Kerry and Becky Roesch, is a graduate of McClave High School, and the recipient of the 7th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations Karson! About Larry D. Eberhardt: Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way in an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers […]
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services releases 2022 Census of Agriculture
On March 27, the NASS released state and county profiles from the 2022 census Some of the key conclusions are below. Farm and ranch numbers shrunk while their sizes grew. Overall, the number of farms and ranches in Colorado decreased to 36,056 in 2022, down from 38,893 in 2017 (7.3%), while the average size […]
Despite CPW claims that “depredation has ceased”, two more cattle killed by wolves
A yearling and a heifer were killed in Grand County over the weekend, with evidence both died from wolf attacks, despite claims by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official that the agency’s non-lethal efforts to stop the killing have “ceased depredation.” The heifer, a young female that has not yet calved, was on the same ranch […]
Lamar Community College Foundation’s recent Boots, Bling, and Blessings a big success
The Lamar Community College Foundation recently celebrated a milestone with its Sixth BBB – Boots, Bling, and Blessings fundraising event, presented by SECOM and the Southeast Colorado Power Association. Anna Carere of Anna Carere State Farm served as Master of Ceremonies. The event was not just a success but a resounding triumph, marking 50 years […]
Southeast Area Extension announces gardening workshop
The Southeast Area Extension is happy to announce a Gardening Workshop. This workshop will be held in English and Spanish. We will meet at 5:30pm at 302 S Hoisington Street in Granada, CO, at the following dates and will discuss the following topics: May 6: Planting seeds and starter plants June 3: Fertilizing and […]
April Cheyenne County 4-H Council News
April Cheyenne County 4-H Council News (Cheyenne Wells, Colo.) On April 8, 2024, the Cheyenne County 4-H council held a meeting in the Kit Carson School’s flex area. There were 12 youth present: five members from Happy Go Lucky, five from Sand Creek, and two from Old Wells. The meeting was called to order at […]
USDA Confirms Detection of Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle in Colorado
State Veterinarian’s Office Monitoring Situation Broomfield, Colo. — Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed a detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cows in Northeast Colorado. This is the first detection of avian influenza diagnosed in cattle in Colorado. Detections of HPAI in dairy cattle have occurred in eight […]
CPW releases updated collared gray wolf activity map; launches depredation report webpage
DENVER—An updated map was published today on Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) website to continue informing the public, recreationists, and livestock producers on where collared wolves have been in the past month. CPW will update this map with new information monthly to reflect data for the past 30 days or so, produced on the fourth […]
