In the vast world of agricultural risk management, two types of insurance are essential for all farming operations: Crop-Hail Insurance and Crop Insurance. Although they may look similar, these types of insurance have specific features and particular purposes, making...

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...

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...