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Rising fuel costs and uncertainty pressure small businesses in the US, report says
Small businesses face rising fuel costs and increased uncertainty, impacting sectors like agriculture and transportation, according to Bank of America and NFIB data.
Rio Grande basin crisis threatens border water security
A new study warns the Rio Grande basin is drying faster than it can replenish, threatening water security, farms and cities in the U.S. and Mexico without urgent action.
Colorado defends water rights in South Platte River case
Colorado urges the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss Nebraska’s South Platte River lawsuit, saying the state complies with all compact water obligations.
Polis report details impact of Trump tariffs on Colorado economy
Gov. Jared Polis released a report showing Trump’s tariffs raised costs for Colorado families and businesses, risking $805M in lost revenue by 2026.
Colorado River crisis sparks calls to curb water waste
Environmental groups urge the federal government to curb wasteful water use in the Colorado River as drought and climate change threaten supplies.
USDA to restore climate change pages after lawsuit
Facing a lawsuit, the USDA agrees to restore climate change web content deleted after 2017, aiding farmers and advocates in accessing key info.
Roundup maker seeks Supreme Court shield from cancer lawsuits
Global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
US Farm Labor Shortage: Affordable and Secure Food Act Fails to Pass in Congress Despite Increasing H-2A Visa Numbers
In the fiscal year 2021, the U.S. issued 258,000 H-2A visas to seasonal farm workers. That number is roughly double the visas issued in 2016. Even though demand and wages are […]
Revolutionizing Agriculture with Machine Learning: Achieving Sustainability for a Healthier Planet
In an era of a rapidly changing climate, achieving agricultural sustainability is critical to ensure the health and well-being of our planet. With limited resources and an ever-increasing population, traditional […]
Taming Agriculture’s Energy Hogs
Sam Anderson, energy specialist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, oversees the state’s ACRE3 program that provides agricultural producers with grant funding for energy-efficiency projects and renewable energy. Return on […]
Colorado Agtech Hits Critical Mass
A third-generation Colorado farmer, Marc Arnusch grows barley and other grains on 2,200 acres in the Prospect Valley east of Keenesburg. His son, Brett, joined Marc Arnusch Farms after he […]
New State Law for Agriculture Pay
A new state law designed to expand labor rights for people who work on Colorado farms and ranches requires agricultural businesses to pay their employees at least the state’s minimum […]
