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Locals attend annual agriculture conventions in Denver

RBC | Locals Kelly Osborn, Kathleen and Reed Kelley attended agricultural conventions in Denver days before Thanksgiving. Osborn, who puts in her daily work at White River Energy, represented the Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau at the Colorado Farm Bureau’s (CFB) 99th annual convention at the Hyatt Regency. J.D. Amick,[Read More…]

December 5, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Industrial hemp has potential to be a new cash crop

RBC | Agriculture has been a mainstay of Rio Blanco County’s economy since the homesteaders settled here. While cattle, sheep and hay have remained fairly consistent, other commodities once raised for profit in the White River valley have long since disappeared. A new interest in industrialized hemp production could change[Read More…]

November 24, 2017 by editor 2 comments

Colorado Hay Directory accepting listings from producers, buyers

RBC | The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2017 Colorado Hay Directory. The annual publication connects hay producers with buyers. “We receive calls from across the country requesting information about Colorado hay,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “This publication helps[Read More…]

May 31, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

No more cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in county, state

RBC I As of Friday, all Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) affected premises have been released from quarantine in Colorado. There are currently no VS-affected premises under quarantine in the United States. The VS outbreak in the United States began in April 2015, with a total of 823 cases in eight states;[Read More…]

March 12, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Workshop June 25 for small ag hydropower

MEEKER I Rio Blanco County residents are invited to learn about small-power hydropower for agriculture at a free workshop on June 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Meeker Library.

June 15, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cattle owners should test herds for trichomoniasis

RBC I The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herds for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of Dec. 25, there is one positive trich location in Park County.

January 4, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cattle rustling an increasing problem

MEEKER I It’s that time of year again when cattle start to fill the lower meadows and truckloads of calves begin to leave the county, providing a once-a-year payday for many ranchers in the area.

November 18, 2013 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Exercising sheep…

Dozens of sheep took up temporary residence on the front lawn of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation Center in Rangely last week, according to WRBM aquatics/recreation superviser assistant Kirsten Cushman, who captured this image. No sheep herders showed up to claim the sheep, which eventually wandered back into the[Read More…]

May 26, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Features

Branding: Tradition hasn’t changed much

MEEKER I Spring is here, and for ranchers that means it is time to brand calves and prepare to turn them out for the summer. It is an exciting tradition that has been passed down from generations.

May 9, 2013 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Ag Day a tribute to farmers, ranchers

RBC I March 19 is the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day. It’s not a day that seems to get a lot of attention.

March 19, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Winter pasture …

A herd of sheep graze on John and Tawny Halandras’ meadows for a few days before continuing their fall journey from the mountains to their high desert winter range.

October 31, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Free water education webinar series starts July 27

RBC I Colorado’s unique situation as a headwaters state provides the backdrop for diverse issues and concerns related to a most precious resources: water. Rural landowners in Colorado can benefit from understanding how water resources are utilized. A four-part online series will highlight water conservation practices that won’t compromise crop[Read More…]

July 27, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled