Tag: Colorado
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Colorado water concerns continue to impact planting plans
Colorado producers are once again making planting decisions based on water availability as irrigation supplies remain a concern heading into the growing season. While snowpack improved in parts of the state, it has not fully eased long-term water challenges. As a result, some farmers are adjusting acreage or shifting to crops that require less irrigation.…
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JBS PLANT DISRUPTIONS RAISE CONCERNS FOR CATTLE MARKETS
GREELEY, Colo. — Labor disruptions tied to a developing strike involving workers at facilities connected to JBS USA are creating uncertainty across segments of the U.S. cattle industry, with potential ripple effects from feedlots to retail beef prices. While not all plants are affected, any slowdown in processing capacity can quickly back up cattle ready…