Colorado Department of Agriculture

CSU Still In Need Of Farmers And Ranchers’ Feedback On Drought

Emily Boyer — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The deadline is quickly approaching for Colorado farmers and ranchers to provide feedback concerning the impact of this year's drought.

Colorado Sees Growth in Agricultural Exports This Year

Erin OToole — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:06:58 +0000

State officials say Colorado’s agricultural exports are on the rise. New figures show exports up 18 percent during the first six months of 2012, compared to the same period last year.

Colorado Ag Exports Starting Off Strong for 2012

Erin OToole — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:11:12 +0000

Colorado’s agricultural exports are continuing to grow in the first two months of the year. Compared to the first two months of 2011, Colorado’s ag exports this year are up 25%, at roughly $222 million overall.

Colorado Cantaloupe Farmers Face Uncertain Future

Kirk Siegler — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Last fall, a listeria outbreak in cantaloupes traced to a southeastern Colorado farm killed thirty people and sickened dozens more in 28 states. The economic fallout from the tragedy has also been far reaching.

How Taxed is Colorado’s Agricultural Industry? KUNC Investigates

Grace Hood — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:30:00 +0000

For much of our Government and You series, we’ve discussed the potential impact of budget cuts as state lawmakers worked to fill a projected half-billion dollar shortfall. Now that the legislative session is over, and a budget bill signed, we examine what happens when a tax is repealed. HB 1005 will be signed into law next week. It would eliminate a 2.9 percent sales tax on agricultural pesticides and other products.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kunc/local-kunc-969253.mp3