agriculture

Monsoon storms have improved short-term moisture in southwest Colorado, but McPhee Reservoir remains low and irrigators face major shortages heading into fall.

Farmers and ranchers face rising debt, high input costs, weaker exports and drought as Colorado’s rural economy slows and Colorado River supplies remain strained.

Extreme drought, limited irrigation water and rising production costs are reducing crop yields as Southwest Colorado enters harvest season.

Farmers face projected crop losses, higher diesel costs and persistent drought, while states debate foreign ownership of agricultural land and Colorado officials address produce safety.

Drought grips the Four Corners as reservoir levels fall, farmland values rise and rural communities confront new demands on limited water supplies.

Montezuma County is preparing to expand its composting program as a new food scrap collection service helps divert organic waste from the landfill and build healthier soils.

One of Colorado's most productive peach farmers is preparing for the possibility that irrigation water may be turned off before the harvest is finished.

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers proposed Brazil tariffs, projected farm losses, specialty crop challenges, Farm Bureau policy priorities and CRP grazing proposals.

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers USDA staffing cuts, higher U.S. crop input costs, sunflower-based rubber and new solar technology for farms and feedlots.

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers farm profitability concerns, USDA staffing cuts, Colorado wheat losses, farm aid, E15 and regenerative agriculture.