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Drought remains, farm bill still questionable Play Video
August 1, 2012 8:46 PM
The ground is drier than ranchers have seen in years, and it's causing problems for farmers and ranchers across the country. "There's just no moisture; there's no moisture and no grass has grown at all," says Dixie Boyer, an eastern El Paso County rancher. "I think this at least... more » -
Dealing with drought and trying to hold on Play Video
July 24, 2012 6:59 PM
Nearly 1,300 counties across the country are considered disaster areas because of drought, including all of Colorado. The Department of Agriculture's federal administrator for the Farm Service Agency, Juan Garcia, is in Colorado. The Farm Service Agency, among other roles, helps distribute disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers. Garcia... more » -
Park County man facing charges in cattle cruelty case
May 26, 2010 3:57 PM
A Park County judge declared a Park County man "unfit to own livestock" after the Department of Agriculture seized hundreds of his cattle. Vernon E. Wagner is being investigated after authorities found at least 140 cows dead on his ranch . 400 cattle were gathered on May 14 th... more »
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