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Several dead animals removed from Weld County property amid neglect, abuse allegations
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In a case that has drawn attention from animal rights groups and Gov. Jared Polis’ husband, first gentlemen Marlon Reis, several dead animals were removed from a Weld County property after the owner was accused of neglecting and abusing her livestock in recent weeks, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office said. State veterinarians removed nine animal…
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‘Tariffs matter’ and farmers feel pain, Colorado’s ag commissioner tells lawmakers
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States with high soybean exports are suffering, and the pain is reaching even a non-soybean state like Colorado, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown told lawmakers. The commissioner spoke to a joint session of the state House and Senate committees on agriculture and natural resources Wednesday. “Tariffs matter,” Brown said. The three “I” states —…
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Deal on delayed farm bill would legalize hemp, drop food-stamp changes
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The long-delayed federal farm bill, which expired on Sept. 30, looks like it’s finally moving toward passage as key lawmakers resolved an impasse over the package. The U.S. House and Senate agriculture committees announced Thursday they have reached an agreement in principle on the legislation, although final details will not be available for at least…
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US-Mexico-Canada trade deal may bring good news to Colo. farmers
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The United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA) – or what’s being referred to as NAFTA 2.0, announced today by the Trump administration – could result in some good news for Colorado agriculture. State Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown told Colorado Politics Monday that Colorado’s wheat and dairy sectors could benefit most from the new agreement, which still must…
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U.S. Senate Ag Committee advances 5-year farm bill with Bennet support
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Wednesday gave strong approval to the 2018 farm bill, known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The 20-1 vote now moves the bill to the Senate floor. The one “no” vote came from Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, who raised objections during Wednesday’s hearing…
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USDA declares 7 Colorado counties disaster areas because of drought
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The lack of snow and snowpack to feed Colorado rivers and irrigate farms has prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare a natural disaster declaration for Colorado. The USDA issued that declaration Tuesday for seven Colorado counties, primarily in the San Luis Valley, among the hardest hit by the lack of snowmelt. According to the…
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Farm Bureau: China’s threat of tariffs poses big risk for Colorado farmers
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DENVER – If China jacks up its tariffs on U.S. exports in retaliation to President Trump’s hikes on steel and aluminum, Colorado farmers, ranchers and consumers will pay a price, according to the Colorado Farm Bureau. China on Friday announced 128 U.S. products. Fresh and dried fruits, nuts and wine exports face a 15 percent…
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Chris Wiseman returns to old job, temporarily, to run the State Fair
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Retired Colorado Department of Agriculture veteran Chris Wiseman is returning to his old job as general manager of the State Fair until a new one be hired. He held the job from 2004 until he was named deputy ag commissioner in 2015. Wiseman retired in November. Wiseman will hold the job in the interim. Sarah…
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Colorado Crisis Line expands to help more farmers and ranchers
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Colorado’s crisis hotline is taking on a population that might not occur to you: farmers and ranchers. The statewide crisis line was launched by Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Department of Human Services in August 2014 as part of an effort to boost mental health services. Now Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown wants to make…
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Smith: May The Colorado Statesman’s legacy of humanizing politics live on
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Congratulations and best wishes to Clarity Media, the new owner of The Colorado Statesman. I’ve been writing for The Statesman since at least the early 1980s when I was commissioner of the Colorado Department of Agriculture and have always seen the newspaper as a vital player in Colorado’s political life. I see its value even…
