In our ever-changing agricultural markets, Southern Colorado farms are navigating the shifting consumer preferences that demand more organic, locally sourced, sustainable products. Local Colorado farmers are always welcoming to new opportunities to diversify their...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about food and its origins. As the global supply chain has crumbled under the weight of that unprecedented crisis, Southern Colorado farmers have been at the forefront of progress toward greater resilience and...
We are so proud to announce that our very own Board Director, Whitney Hansen, spoke at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors' Fed Listens Series last week and spoke about the post-COVID economic effects on the agriculture industry. Read the below transcript of...
The life tempo in South Colorado's vast landscapes is associated with land seasons. Now, farmers of ever-popular potatoes, barley, and wheat in our state are in a hurry to learn how to use new science and technology. There has recently been a wave of innovative...
With serious concerns about climate change and environmental degradation, the USDA is stepping up to the plate with its stellar reserve programs. Led by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA), this program is a beacon for...
Unlock More Value with Half-Year Equipment Leases from Farm Credit of Southern Colorado In today's ever-shifting agricultural landscape characterized by fluctuating grain markets, rising interest rates, and escalating input costs, every farmer or rancher’s biggest...
Americans heavily depend on the success of their local farmers and ranchers to keep our food safe, abundant, and affordable whether they realize it or not. The 2023 Farm Bill impacts everything from the land we grow our food, fiber, and fuel on, to the local farmers...
For those who are unaware, our agricultural equipment financing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation marked by a union of factors that are restructuring buyer sentiment. After a period of record demand and sturdy farm profitability, our industry is now...
Biosecurity plans in AG are common in the hog and poultry industries, but unfortunately the beef industry has been slow to adopt them. However, having a well-developed biosecurity plan is critical for beef producers to prevent the introduction of outside diseases that...
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