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And the winner is …

Our winner is Ann Franklin who was the first to figure out that all of the brands depicted were legitimate. In my Colorado brand research, I picked out some of the ones that tickled my funny bone. I know, it was a bit of a trick question. I didn’t plant[Read More…]

May 17, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Ranching for profit seminar

CRAIG | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and Moffat County are partnering to hosting a day-long seminar on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for local ranchers and agriculture producers. The seminar will feature Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants out of Wheatland, Wyoming. Mount is well[Read More…]

January 12, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

TIS THE SEASON …

Springtime marks the start of branding season for local cattle ranchers. | SOPHIA GEODERT PHOTOS

April 22, 2021 by Sophia Goedert Comments are Disabled

Animal cruelty initiative angers Colorado ranchers

RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]

April 4, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

NEW MOO …

It’s one of the busiest times of year for local ranchers, with new life is making its way into the world at the Brennan ranch in the Piceance Basin (above) and all around Rio Blanco County. | KARI BRENNAN COURTESY PHOTO

March 23, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Colorado Beef Council creates local beef directory

RBC | The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) has created an online directory to help connect Colorado farms and ranches that sell beef with consumers who want to buy it. The Colorado Beef Directory will help educate consumers about beef sourcing and allow them to purchase directly from Colorado producers who[Read More…]

April 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Ranchers now required to report livestock gas to EPA

RBC | Beginning on May 1 ranchers and livestock producers will be required to report releases of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from animal waste as they are mandated to participate in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act[Read More…]

February 13, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Grady, Klinglesmith ranches focus of Conservation Stewardship program tour and discussion Aug. 15

RBC | Tiffany Jehorek, Meeker District Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced last week the Grady and Klinglesmith Ranches Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Tour Tuesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Everyone and anyone interested in range management[Read More…]

August 14, 2017 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled

STDs in cattle can cause calf loss

RBC | Springtime means many things for local ranchers; calving, branding and a renewed focus on herd health. For many, ranchers an important piece of the herd health puzzle. They regularly test bulls for a variety of diseases, including the dreaded trichomoniasis. “If you look at the average cost of[Read More…]

April 10, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled