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The Colorado Sun Editor David Krause joined us to discuss the legacy of Japanese-American farmers in Colorado agricultural history and the closure of a visitor trail at the iconic Crystal Mill.

Smaller meat and poultry operators in 17 states including Colorado will receive $115 million in grants. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the funding Thursday.

In spring of 2022, nearly the entire state of Colorado was parched with heat and drought. One year later, the story is remarkably different, with above-average rainfall and unusually cool temperatures. The extra moisture is doing wonders for Colorado’s croplands.

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado has signed legislation forcing manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and software to farmers, so they can fix their own machines.

Grassroots Farmers is cultivating the next generation of farmers with a new regenerative farm in Fountain.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a 3% drop in the country's cattle and calves inventory as of Jan. 1. The number of beef cows was down 4%, the smallest count in more than 60 years.

Lawmakers in Colorado and 10 other states have introduced bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide the tools, software, parts and manuals needed for farmers to do their own repairs.

It's that time of the week when we check in with our colleagues at the Colorado Sun to find out more about the local stories on their radar. Sun Editor Larry Ryckman spoke with KUNC's Beau Baker about some of the news they're reporting this week.

Little to no water flows from the Republican River's South Fork in southeast Yuma and northern Kit Carson counties into Kansas and Nebraska, where it merges with the main river. Officials have a plan that could cost about $40 million to save the fork.

In the Colorado River basin, agriculture accounts for about 80% of all the water used. As the river’s supply shrinks, and some farms start to make cutbacks, many are wondering if new technology can help with water conservation. Research suggests that it may not.