by Trevor McIntosh, Farm Plus Financial Senior Editor Industrial hemp registration officially began on March 1, 2014 in the state of Colorado. With uncertainties still looming due to federal law, the…
With several more states poised to join Colorado and Washington in legalizing the medical and non-medical possession and consumption of marijuana, pot farming appears closer to becoming part of mainstream…
Farmers across the Southwest are still reporting major farm labor shortages. The lack of labor, partly due to Congress’ inability to pass comprehensive immigration reform, could seriously cut into farmers’…
With much of the state still recovering from recent flooding, some Colorado farmers may be reaping the benefits of the state’s historic deluge. Earlier this month, Colorado experienced record-rainfall and…
After a series of devastating floods that have destroyed roads and forced mass evacuations in several towns, Coloradans are bracing for another flood-related loss in their agricultural sector. For a…
Farmers in some Western states are reporting excessive labor shortages in part due to competition from the oil and gas industries. For the past few years, farmers have reported difficulty…
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet is throwing his weight behind the elimination of direct payment farm subsidies, which have benefitted many Colorado farmers including Bennet and his family. For the past…
After months of negotiations, Colorado farmers are breathing a sigh of relief at the news that a bipartisan Senate immigration bill is about to reach the Senate floor, presenting Congress…
The Colorado Agricultural Value Added Development Board awarded $150,000 in Advancing Colorado's Renewable Energy grants to two projects that focus on bio-diesel production. $100,000 was awarded to the International Center…
With the agriculture industry struggling with problems such as declining milk prices, everyone is working together to keep the industry thriving. At the Delta Conservation District's annual meeting on Feb.…