Hemp study pushed by lawmakers could aide toxic cleanup

Farming and Ranching

Rocky Flats, site of a former nuclear-weapons plant, could be among the beneficiaries; so could the state’s ag economy.

Landowners seek help under new law on tax easements

Farming and Ranching

“Now, at least, these folks have a direction they can go. I think the department is amazed at the number of cases utilizing this opportunity.”

Algae cleanup eyed: Is it worth the effort?

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“What idea the EPA or the state may have for what’s economically viable for small communities hasn’t necessarily, I think, met reality.”

Guv hosts ‘tater talks to boost Colorado exports

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Regulatory hurdles along Mexican border stymie sales of the state’s top-notch tubers

Pending audit aims to untangle conservation easements

Farming and Ranching

“…I want to ensure that all of the checks and balances are in place to protect credit buyers, property owners and Colorado taxpayers from any future abuses.”

Hick inks rollback of last year’s ‘ag tax’

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Supporters say farmers, ranchers need the lift; opponents say everyone should give a little to balance a tight budget.

2011 session in review: key legislation highlighted

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Read our legislative wrap for the final word on which bills passed and which fell short.

Food-sales bill aims to help rural climes—and ‘agriburbia,’ too

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“Let’s let people do what they want and let’s quit making things hard for people in this state—the little guy.”

Conservation easements: Plan pending to let landowners out of limbo

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“They need to have the option of going to court and deserve to have the matter resolved in a timely way.”

After a year on hold, ag tax exemption back on track

Farming and Ranching

Lawmakers were told Colorado farmers and ranchers rendered last year’s legislation moot by shopping across state lines.