/tags/livestock-cattle Livestock & Cattle en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-12/wolves-killed-their-livestock-so-colorado-wildlife-officials-cut-these-ranchers-a-check Nearly $350,000 will be paid out to Colorado ranchers whose livestock were killed or harmed by wolves last year. It’s key part of the state’s wolf reintroduction program, and KUNC investigative reporter Scott Franz has been looking into it. We'll hear from Scott on reimbursing ranchers when wolves kill their livestock, today on In the NoCo. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-12/wolves-killed-their-livestock-so-colorado-wildlife-officials-cut-these-ranchers-a-check In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole /news/2025-01-09/a-snowy-start-to-the-day-doesnt-slow-down-the-national-western-stock-show-kick-off-parade-in-denver More than a thousand people headed to Denver to watch the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade. The event spans most of January and includes multiple rodeos and other related events. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:41:15 GMT /news/2025-01-09/a-snowy-start-to-the-day-doesnt-slow-down-the-national-western-stock-show-kick-off-parade-in-denver Alex Murphy, Emma VandenEinde /news/2025-01-08/cattle-rustling-suspected-in-western-colorado More than 180 cattle have gone missing in the San Juans last year. Investigators believe cattle rustlers may be behind the incidents. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025-01-08/cattle-rustling-suspected-in-western-colorado Erin McIntyre, Ouray County Plaindealer /news/2024-03-14/new-country-of-origin-labeling-rule-divides-colorados-livestock-industry The United States Department of Agriculture announced tighter requirements this week for some country-of-origin labels on beef and pork. The change could impact Colorado’s sizable livestock industry. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:40:49 GMT /news/2024-03-14/new-country-of-origin-labeling-rule-divides-colorados-livestock-industry Rae Solomon /news/2024-01-06/hop-in-the-saddle-because-the-national-western-stock-show-is-back The annual agricultural and ranching showcase in Denver promises to delight with everything from livestock to live music in its 118th season. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-01-06/hop-in-the-saddle-because-the-national-western-stock-show-is-back Natalie Skowlund, Rae Solomon /2023-08-10/how-to-keep-your-four-legged-friends-cool-as-intense-heat-continues-in-west Although August isn't likely to be as hot as a record-breaking July, the majority of western states could see above average temperatures throughout the rest of the summer. That means extra precautions may be necessary to keep pets and livestock healthy and safe. Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:00:14 GMT /2023-08-10/how-to-keep-your-four-legged-friends-cool-as-intense-heat-continues-in-west Will Walkey /news/2023-05-24/colorado-scientists-delve-into-cattle-intestines-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions Animal agriculture produces more methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – than any other human activity in the U.S. Climate experts say we need to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically before 2030. But when it comes to emissions from the livestock sector, the science is still emerging, and it’s not yet clear if the cuts will come in time—or how. Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-05-24/colorado-scientists-delve-into-cattle-intestines-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions Rae Solomon /regional-news/2023-05-04/usda-pushes-for-more-grassland-conservation-in-the-mountain-west The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, a voluntary program that pays landowners and agricultural producers to maintain grass habitats critical for local ecosystems. Thu, 04 May 2023 16:58:50 GMT /regional-news/2023-05-04/usda-pushes-for-more-grassland-conservation-in-the-mountain-west Will Walkey /news/2023-03-28/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-a-better-bear-trap-and-international-visitors-for-shearing-season This time, we discuss building a better bear trap and sheep-shearing season, which draws visitors to Colorado from all over the world. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:07:17 GMT /news/2023-03-28/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-a-better-bear-trap-and-international-visitors-for-shearing-season Nikole Robinson Carroll /regional-news/2023-03-27/its-going-to-cost-us-a-pile-livestock-producers-in-mountain-west-hit-hard-by-winter-weather Livestock producers in the Mountain West have been hit hard by this winter’s weather. That’s why Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for relief. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:56:59 GMT /regional-news/2023-03-27/its-going-to-cost-us-a-pile-livestock-producers-in-mountain-west-hit-hard-by-winter-weather Kaleb Roedel