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Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District approves $22.3M budget The Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Board of Directors Thursday approved a $22.3 million budget for 2019 that includes payments for the…

NMPF Applauds USDA Support for More Milk Options in School Meals ARLINGTON, Va. – – The National Milk Producers Federation commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for returning low-fat (1%) flavored milk as part…

USDA: U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco Washington, D.C. – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the government of Morocco…

Responding to the Needs of Local Schools, USDA Publishes School Meals Final Rule More Flexibility on Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Provides Options to Schools WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2018 – Agriculture…

  National Western Stock Show Announces Dana Crawford as 2019 Parade Grand Marshal Denver, CO.  – The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce Denver urban developer and preservationist,…

Colorado Agriculture Leaders Tour Agriculture in Colombia Cortez, CO – December 6, 2018 — Class 13 of the Colorado Agriculture Leadership Program, along with their executive director and board president…

Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation & the Colorado Farm Bureau READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Thursday, December 6th Peterson: Farm Bill Could be Passed Next Week…

On Christmas Eve: I AM ANGUS: THE ART OF GREATNESS – Official Teaser Trailer (HD) A documentary exploring the meaning of greatness through the portraits of five icons in the…

President Trump & Colorado Governor Hickenlooper orders flags lowered to honor former President George H.W. Bush DENVER — Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered…

NCGA: Soil Health Partnership Expands New Program to Grow Network and Data Phase 2 of pilot Associate Program announced on World Soil Day Just in time for World Soil Day…

USMEF: Buyers Show Strong Enthusiasm for U.S. Lamb’s Return to Japan Ahart on U.S. lamb event in Japan 12-3-18

Colorado Specialty Crops Grants Application Open BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Colorado’s specialty crop producers can benefit from the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCBGP), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered…

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Wednesday, December 5th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation Survey Shows Farmers Concerned with Lack of Farm Bill Farmers are expressing concern…

CDA: Fourth EIA-Positive Horse Identified In Colorado BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s, State Veterinarian’s Office, has been notified that a fourth Colorado horse has tested positive for Equine…

COLORADO YOUNG FARMERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION and 4RIVERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY PRESENT A JOHN DEERE “TRACTOR HOURS” LIVE AUCTION EVENT ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019 @ 12:00PM DURING THE 2019 CO FARM SHOW @ ISLAND GROVE…

EPA, USDA Encourage Use of Market-based and Other Collaborative Approaches to Address Excess Nutrients Trump Administration tackles nutrient issues in water resources across the country WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – Today,…

USDA Announces $3.7 Million in Financial Assistance to Fruit and Vegetable Growers in 16 States, including WY WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will…

USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 46 States, including CO Projects Will Benefit nearly 900 Rural Colorado Residents WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural…

Inside Family Farm Alliance w/Executive Director Dan Keppen Briggsdale, CO – December 4, 2018 – The Family Farm Alliance is hosting their Annual Meeting and Conference Feb. 21-23 at the…