Gov's Forum on Ag Feb. 14
The critical role of innovation to the future of U.S. agriculture will be the focus of the 2013 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture next month, and participants may register now to gain insights...
View ArticleWireless tech opens new frontiers on farms
Within the next five years, farmers and ag engineering specialists expect big advances in wireless data capture and communication that could help improve on-farm efficiency by providing the tools for...
View ArticleYoung Farmers to meet in February
The 44th Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association Institute will be held Feb. 8-9, 2013 at the Monte Villa Hotel in Monte Vista, Colorado.
View ArticleWireless tech opens new frontiers on farms
Within the next five years, farmers and ag engineering specialists expect big advances in wireless data capture and communication that could help improve on-farm efficiency by providing the tools for...
View ArticleHigh-flying crop imaging ready for take-off
Small, unmanned aircraft systems equipped with high-powered cameras capable of capturing pictures and video with amazing precision could be coming soon to a farm near you.
View ArticleCSU team takes on active role at stock show
The CSU seedstock merchandising team is in the midst of a busy winter schedule. National Western Stock Show activities included displaying, showing and selling cattle in the yards and assisting several...
View ArticleAlfalfa expert talks drought, gene flow
With alfalfa hay prices double or even triple what anyone has ever seen and supplies at their lowest level in decades, alfalfa growers have a robust market in which to deploy a variety of genetic...
View ArticleBent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association to meet in La Junta
The annual Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will mark the start of its 144th year with its annual meeting, auction, banquet and cowboy ball March 23.
View ArticleColorado woman to put face on food
New York City is a long way from the corn and wheat fields of eastern Colorado, but that is exactly why the president of the Colorado Agri-Women chapter is headed there later this month.
View ArticleLeaders welcome U.S./Japan beef agreement
Colorado’s beef industry is pleased with Japan’s new beef agreement, which expands access in the Japanese market for Colorado and U.S. beef.
View ArticleNew National FFA executive secretary appointed
The U.S. Department of Education has appointed a highly experienced and accomplished education professional to help develop, implement and manage policy for the National FFA Organization. Sherene R....
View ArticleFarmers, ranchers discuss water, drought
Respected spokespersons headlined the Ninth Annual Arkansas Valley Farm/Ranch/Water Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 7, plus farmers and ranchers got a look at new equipment and ideas at the trade show.
View ArticleCover crops touted to save soil moisture
Just as multi-species cover crop mixes were becoming the hot new trend in conservation tillage circles, a devastating drought developed across the High Plains, leading many to question whether growing...
View ArticleFarms explore cover-cropping, rotational grazing
Popular no-till practices like cover cropping and rotational livestock grazing have increasingly caught the attention of produce growers, but drought and water restrictions are holding back wider...
View ArticleHispanic and women farmers and ranchers claims must be postmarked by March 25
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminded Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades that there are fewer than 30 days remaining in the filing period...
View ArticleAnimal Disease Traceability rule takes effect
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its new Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule earlier this year. Its main purpose is to ensure a rapid response when livestock disease events take...
View ArticleSpring snow improves wheat outlook
Wheat receiving spring moisture has benefited but still has a long road ahead to make it to harvest, experts say.
View ArticleEconomics of unwanted horses tied to welfare
Despite riling up impassioned opponents, State Representative Skye McNiel was ready to dig in her heels when she took a stand to end a 50-year-old ban on horse processing in her home state.
View ArticleAnimal Disease Traceability Rule started March 11
On Jan. 9, 2013, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Veterinary Services published the final rule regarding traceability. Their mission is to protect American agriculture by helping...
View ArticleSpecialty crop industry eligible for funding
To help develop and promote the state’s specialty crops, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking proposals for the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program. Specialty crops are defined as...
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