Tag: Colorado Department Of Agriculture
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Rural legislators, Colorado farmers defeat pollinator bill backed by Gov. Polis
A proposal to limit the use of neonicotinoid-coated crop seeds collapsed in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee last week, as rural lawmakers, including two Democrats, joined Republicans to reject what they called an expensive, impractical mandate on farmers. Senate Bill 65 would have required farmers to obtain permission from third-party evaluators before using…
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Englewood animal shelter ordered to surrender all dogs after license suspension
An Englewood animal shelter that made headlines after it euthanized 12 puppies following rabies exposure has had their license suspended by the state. Police on Friday served Moms and Mutts: Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs Inc. (MAMCO) with the suspension order. In December, the shelter had voluntarily entered into an agreement with the…
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Cattle rustling — the ‘easy crime’ — decimating Western Slope ranchers
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The grass crunches underfoot and dust billows in dense clouds as a truck and trailer speed out of public lands in Montrose County. The trailer is full of calves lowing plaintively. The driver gives the Western salute, one or two fingers raised as a four-by-four rumbles…
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Colorado teen recovers from E. coli outbreak after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder
Kamberlyn Bowler has spent the last 12 days on dialysis at Children’s Hospital.
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Sign-ups open for educators to participate in annual Colorado Proud School Meal Day
The Colorado departments of agriculture and education invite every school in the state to participate in their annual healthy eating initiative on Oct. 3. Colorado Proud School Meal Day will celebrate the state’s agriculture and teach children about how they can live healthier lifestyles by considering the foods they consume. Each classroom can participate in…
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Colorado Governor’s Cup winners: ‘best of the best’ locally made wines
Nearly 50 Colorado wineries entered the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection competition, submitting 286 wines for consideration. Now, a dozen winners have been unveiled, representing the “best of the best” locally-made Colorado wines. Next, the wine that scored the 2023 title of “Best of Show” will be announced at the upcoming Colorado Uncorked event. The annual…
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Metro Moves: French restaurant expands in Denver
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Le French expands A French bistro that boasts modern Parisian cuisine also inspired by the head chef’s Senegalese heritage is set to open its second…
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Colorado Crops: Worms pose bitter problems for Olathe sweet corn harvest
Sweet corn farms in Olathe are facing a slew of bitter problems as a rise in crop pests has drastically impacted this year’s harvest. An infestation of helicoverpa zea — better known to the public as the corn earworm, has plagued this season’s sweet corn crop, causing a significant decrease in production. Consuming a wide…
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Avian flu discovery prompts quarantine order for Boulder County poultry
The Boulder County Department of Public Health detected avian flu at a backyard poultry facility in Boulder County on Friday, according to a news release. The discovery prompted a quarantine order seeking to limit the movement of birds in and out of the area. The discovery also prompted the Colorado Department of Agriculture to ask bird owners to…
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Colorado’s 2022 Governor’s Cup Wine winners announced
Cheers to the Colorado winery winners of the 2022 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection, announced Tuesday by the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. Wineries — 38 of them — from around the state submitted 279 wines for tasting. Judges included “sommeliers, chefs, writers and wine experts from around the country,” according to the news release. “We are thrilled…