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‘Losing The West’
March 21, 2013
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After five years in production, a new documentary called, “Losing the West” is about to take Hollywood by storm. This documentary focuses on farming and ranching, told by the point of view of a life-long Colorado cowboy named Howard Linscott. Director and filmmaker Alex Warren describes Linscott as, “the original Marlboro Man – a gruff, chain-smoking 70-year-old who’s been ranching all his life.” While many Hollywood films stereotype cowboys, this documentary aims at giving a non-political, non-confrontational view of America’s growing problem – losing land to urbanization. The film explores the Colorado’s countryside, the cowboy’s beloved traditions and independent lifestyle and the immediacy of a nation that is quickly losing its natural resources – land and water. The documentary also features interviews with Dr. Patricia Limerick of the Center of the American West; Senator Michael Bennett (D-CO); Andy Lipkis, founder and president of TreePeople – one of California’s preeminent environmental
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Local ranchers: Recent moisture a blessing for pastures, but much more needed
To the relief of local ranchers, much of Weld County will end February with twice its average amount of moisture for the month — thanks largely to this past week’s
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Eaton woman receives national honor for support of beef industry
When it came time to present the Outstanding CattleWoman of the Year award, a slide show began with a picture of a young girl, and Susie Magnuson of Eaton —
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USDA 10-year projections: Full recovery of U.S. cattle herd about five years out
Struggling cattle feeders and beef packers need an expansion of the U.S. herd, but cattle numbers aren’t expected to reach pre-drought levels until 2018, according to new U.S. Department of
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Gone Hunting: Each hunting season is a new learning experience
Bring on the turkeys! That is what hunters have to look forward to right now. Most hunting seasons have wound down or are completely over. Turkey seasons generally opens around
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After nearly two decades, Severance bull fighter still in action at National Western
Thousands of people attend each of the National Western Stock Show’s 28 rodeos, yet Lance Brittan, of Severance, CO, gets what he considers the best seat in the house for
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Potential business, as much as sentiment, drawing Weld ranchers to National Western Stock Show
Almost immediately after the words “national western” leave the lips of Harold Sidwell, a smile follows. His father and grandfather began showing Herefords at the world-renowned National Western Stock Show
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Food-price inflation in 2013 to double that of 2012; restaurants to feel the heat
It might not be only the heat of the kitchen restaurateurs feel this year. While food-price inflation was a typical 2.2 percent during 2012, it’s expected to be nearly 4
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Aims to begin offering ag associate’s degrees, certificates
Despite growing up in one of the nation’s largest farming and ranching communities, Weld high school graduates for decades have had to cross county lines to pursue college educations in
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Roggen family now producing natural beef, taking business online
In a world in which food demands and technology are constantly changing, Brent and Tonya Huwa decided 2012 was the year to do the same with their family ranching operation
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National Western Stock Show: CO artist recognized
Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale has named Jill Soukup as the 2013 Featured Artist. Jill Soukup was born in Buffalo, NY. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Colorado, where
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