Press Release

Range riders are boots-on-the-ground support to livestock producers to help protect herds from wolves

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Department of Agriculture (CDA) provided information today on range riders and budget proposals to the state legislature to assist ranchers and livestock owners. CDA and CPW are working on a plan to get on-the-ground assistance within the next two weeks with range riders.

Spring is a time that brings about new changes, so in the spirit of trying something new, we bring you a delicacy that is likely a little different for your plate - savory High Plains millet cakes.

Applications are now accepted for the 2024 round of the NextGen Ag Leadership Grants, which provides funding to programs that support the next generation in agriculture through scholarships, career development, and other training opportunities. Grant funding is available to agricultural organizations and educational institutions that support leadership opportunities for people going into the broad and diverse agricultural industry.

Agriculture Week is just around the corner, and Colorado is getting ready to celebrate the crucial role agriculture plays in our state’s diverse economy, heritage, and culture. In all corners of the state, anyone can join as we celebrate the bounty of Colorado agriculture between March 17-23.

Since the summer of 2023, The Bureau of Animal Protection staff worked with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) to respond to reports of animal neglect. The investigation led to the removal of 22 animals from a Pueblo County resident, Elizabeth Barnes, due to ongoing animal welfare concerns.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Produce Safety Rule ended harvest and post-harvest agricultural water enforcement discretion for both large and small farms who use water during or after produce harvest. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) staff inspects farms to ensure compliance with subpart E of the Produce Safety Rule, which sets standards for how to test, treat, and monitor the water used during the harvest and post harvest activities, such as harvesting, packing, holding, and transporting of the produce.

How do you know that the pound of potatoes you buy at the store or the gallon of gas you put in your car is the same every time? It’s thanks to the Weights and Measures standards established on a national and international level.

The best thing about breakfast burritos is that they’re not just for breakfast! They are a handy way to get all your macronutrients in a convenient, portable wrap that’s great any time of day.

Based on data collected and shared by Trupanion, a pet insurance provider, data suggests the number of canine respiratory disease cases has significantly dropped since the peak in the last few months of 2023. Colorado State University veterinary experts are also reporting a drop in cases.

Last week, Commissioner Kate Greenberg and the Colorado Department of Agriculture engaged in its first state-Tribal consultations with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Indian Tribe, in partnership with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs staff.