Safety on the Farm Pays Dividends
Colorado Livestock Association Safety Group members returned $1.9 million in performance dividends over 17 years. Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) members lead the industry in their commitment to creating a safe workplace for their employees. The CLA Safety Group Program has been in place since 2001, and was designed to reduce Workers Compensation costs by promoting…
Read MoreHouse and Senate Party Caucus Leadership Elections November 8, 2018
The party leadership in both chambers is set for the 2019 session. Many of the selections made by the four caucuses were predictable, but there were some surprises. As expected, Democratic Rep. KC Becker of Boulder was elected speaker of the House, and Democratic Sen. Leroy Garcia of Pueblo was elected president of the Senate.…
Read MoreThe Race for Governor: Where do they stand on agriculture issues?
As Election Day approaches, review each candidates views on key issues affecting livestock agriculture, including; animal welfare, immigration, Colorado Water Plan and others. Listed below are the position statements from the candidates official websites at the time of publication. Colorado Livestock Association does not endorse either candidate for Governor. Animal Welfare Jared Polis: “In 2008,…
Read MoreApplications for the Pesticide Advisory Committee Agricultural Worker Representative
The Pesticide Advisory Committee (PAC) was created under section 35-10-125, C.R.S., of the Pesticide Applicators Act (PAA), to assist the commissioner in promulgating rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the PAA. The committee consists of fifteen members. All members of the advisory committee must be residents of the State of Colorado and…
Read MoreLivestock Producers Meet to Discuss Environmental Regulations in Fort Morgan
The Colorado Livestock Association’s (CLA) Natural Resources Committee met for its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. CLA members, including; Gary and Laura Teague, Justin Miller, Julie McCaleb, Todd Sigmon, Tom Haren and Bill Hammerich, CLA CEO met in Fort Morgan and were joined by staff from the Colorado Department of Public Health and…
Read MoreInvesting in the Future
Colorado Livestock Association Invests in Next Generation of Beef Leaders Investing in the next generation comes naturally to livestock producers. For Colorado Livestock Association (CLA), that investment includes helping to train future industry leaders like Christine Gabel, Gabel Cattle, LLC. Raised on a diversified livestock operation in Eaton, CO, Gabel represented CLA on the 2018…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the 4th Annual Northeast Livestock Symposium!
CattleFax Market Update, Wastewater Discharge Liability, Long-Range Weather Outlook and more! Join livestock producers for the annual Northeast Livestock Symposium, an educational symposium held November 13, 2018 in the Hays Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling (100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751). This year’s event will feature a full day of engaging…
Read MoreFarm Bill Conservation Programs Under An Expired Farm Bill
Since Congress did not pass an extension of the current Farm Bill when it expired at midnight on September 30th, some programs have expired and/or run out of funding. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) was funded through 2019 via previous appropriations. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has spoken to Jimmy Bramblett, the Deputy Chief for Programs…
Read MoreThere’s a Cow in my Marshmallow?
CLA Helps Teach 4th Graders at the Food 4-Ever Agricultural Fair The Colorado Livestock Association participated in the 4th annual 4th grade agricultural fair, known as Food 4-Ever hosted by the Windsor School District and the Windsor High School Future Farmers of America this past Wednesday. CLA was asked by Andy Klatt, a physical education teacher from…
Read MoreEastern Colo. Hog Producers Receive Environmental Leadership Award
CLA members, Mountain Prairie, LLC and Smithfield Hog Production, were recognized as Gold Leaders for their efforts in environmental improvement at the 2018 Environmental Leadership Program Awards banquet this past Tuesday. Photo Caption: Mountain Prairie, LLC employees (left to right) Kelvin Wollert, Jim Fiala, Ben Miller, Marguerite Tan, Lynette Myers, ELP Executive Director, Kep Proctor,…
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