Colorado Extends its Reach around the Globe
Colorado’s agricultural producers continue to expand their products into the global market; over the last year, ag exports grew 21 percent in the first quarter of 2010.
Time is Running Out: Don’t Lose Your Brand
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Brand Inspection reminds brand owners, who have not already paid the 2007 brand assessment fees, to submit their assessment and late fees of…
Stop the Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is an insect pest that is not native to Colorado and can cause significant damage to landscape plants, turfgrass, and fruit trees. Originally introduced from…
Bovine Tuberculosis Found in Colorado Herd
Confirmatory tests show four cows in a Colorado dairy herd have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB).
Annual Directory Promotes Colorado Hay
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2010 Colorado Hay Directory. This annual publication markets Colorado hay to buyers in the state and around the country.
Buying or Selling a Horse? Be Sure to get a Brand Inspection
This time of year sends many Coloradans outside to enjoy our warm days and cool evenings; horseback riding is often a favorite summer activity and the Colorado Department of Agriculture…
‘Horse Business Facilities’ Public Hearing, Monday May 24
The Larimer County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 6:30 p. m. in the Hearing Room at the Larimer County Courthouse Offices,…
American Farmland Trust Releases Climate Change Legislation Study
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has released a comprehensive study analyzing existing data and cost-benefit studies to assess the effects of climate change legislation on the agricultural economies of Arizona, Colorado…
Garage Sale at Berthoud High School to benefit Sabados family
Alex Sabados and his parents put up a valiant battle against Alex’s brain tumors. They lost the battle and we lost Alex. However, the fight was expensive and took is…
CSU Researchers, Cities and Farmers Work Together to Solve Water Challenges
In 2007, Parker Water and Sanitation District, a Front Range water supplier, and Colorado State University joined forces to develop a new approach to meeting Colorado’s water challenges.