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Experts say a temporary measure that extended the life of the farm bill last year is likely to expire at the end of this month.
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A provision allowing U.S. Forest Service officials to lease their land to build housing provides a powerful tool for rural resort communities. Its fate could be decided by current spending negotiations.
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The Farm Bill is up for negotiation in Washington, DC again. Every five years, lawmakers hammer out a massive federal funding package they call the Farm Bill, but it doesn’t just impact the agricultural community. All Coloradans have a stake in the 2023 Farm Bill.
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The Colorado hemp harvest began last week. After 80 years of prohibition, building an industry from the ground up is anything but the American Dream for hemp farmers, and last year it came to a disastrous crash. It turns out supply and demand rely on a supply chain – which doesn’t exist yet for hemp. And demand? No one knew the demand of a product that had been illegal for decades.
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Thornton resident Jennifer Hubby is worried about paying her family's mortgage on time.Her wife, a former Army medic, gets a monthly housing and education…
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This past year has been a difficult one for U.S. farmers, and Colorado was no exception. From the rising cost of production, to the imposition of foreign…
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One year ago, Hurricane Maria swept over Puerto Rico, bringing 150 mph winds. Nearly 3,000 people died, homes and buildings were ruined and farms were...
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The House of Representatives passed its newest version of the farm bill this week. It includes stricter work requirements for people who get food stamps.
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The House did not pass its version of a farm bill last month, but the Senate may have a better shot this week when they consider the Agriculture...
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Farm and rural advocacy groups say cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would harm rural communities, at…