RANGELY | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rio Blanco County and the Douglas Creek Conservation District cordially invites the public to attend their Fiscal Year 2019 Local Working Group (LWG) meeting July 9 from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Rangely Fire Training Facility, 2121 East Main, Rangely. The[Read More…]
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Gardner talks 2018 Farm Bill
RBC | Last week Senator Cory Gardner hosted a teleconference about the 2018 Farm Bill which he described as a “significant piece of legislation” covering commodity, food, trade, credit, research, and energy programs. “Most people associate the farm bill with commodity and nutrition programs,” he said. Gardner highlighted a variety[Read More…]
Important Farm Bill meeting to be held in Craig Tuesday, Dec. 16
RBC I An important presentation by the Farm Services Administration (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the 2014 Farm Bill will be held in Craig on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Moffat County Extension Office, 539 Barclay St.
NRCS reminds ranchers and farmers of new wetlands rules
RBC I Tiffany Jehorek, the district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Meeker reminds area ranchers and farmers that the new Farm Bill has established changes relative to wetlands in Rio Blanco County.
PILT funds included in Farm Bill
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall on Tuesday heralded the inclusion of an extension of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program in the Farm Bill conference report.
