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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.

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.

More than 180 cattle have gone missing in the San Juans last year. Investigators believe cattle rustlers may be behind the incidents.

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.

The annual agricultural and ranching showcase in Denver promises to delight with everything from livestock to live music in its 118th season.

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.

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.

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.

This time, we discuss building a better bear trap and sheep-shearing season, which draws visitors to Colorado from all over the world.

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.