The 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,…
Read MoreCLA Board of Directors Votes to Support Amendments and Propositions
The Colorado Livestock Association Board of Directors voted to support the following amendments and propositions for the upcoming November election. Supporting Amendment 74: Compensation for Reduction in Fair Market Value by Government Law or Regulation Amendment 75: Campaign Contributions Proposition 110: Authorize Sales Tax and Bonds for Transportation Projects Proposition 111: Limitations on Payday Loans…
Read MoreFinal Public Listening Session for ELD Waiver
The Colorado Livestock Association, along with other state and national organizations, has been working on behalf of the livestock industry to obtain a waiver and exemptions from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirement for livestock haulers. This effort will enable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the livestock industry to undertake the training and…
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