The Colorado Livestock Association has revised the Labor and Employment Compliance Guide for livestock producers as of January 1, 2026. The guide, compiled under the guidance of attorneys from Range, PC, covers important topics for all Colorado livestock producers, including background information and what employers are required to do regarding the areas of: To request…
Winners of the 2026 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards were announced during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville. The BQA Awards annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators that best demonstrate animal care and handling principles as part of day-to-day activities. 2026 BQA Feedyard Award Ordway Cattle Feeders, Ordway, Colorado Ordway Cattle Feeders is…
The Colorado Livestock Association was proud to celebrate the induction of Jon Slutsky, a retired dairy farmer and longtime CLA volunteer leader, into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame on February 26, 2026, at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet. Jon and his wife, Susan Moore, owned and operated La Luna Dairy in Wellington, Colorado,…
The Colorado Livestock Association proudly congratulates Kent Bamford of Bamford Feedyard in Haxtun on his induction into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame. Kent, along with fellow honorees, was recognized at the 17th annual banquet on February 4, 2026, during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. A Past President of CLA, Kent’s…
CLA staff traveled to Fort Collins this week to meet with students in the CSU Livestock Leaders Association, a club connected to the Livestock Business Management degree program. These students are the first collegiate members of the dual membership in Colorado Livestock Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. As members, they can learn firsthand…
The Colorado Livestock Association is now accepting applications for the 2026 NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Conference. CLA is currently seeking nominations for the Colorado representative to attend the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. This national leadership and advocacy program will be held from May 28 through June 4. Applications must…
The Colorado Livestock Association is hosting the Safety in Agriculture webinar series, addressing hazards on farms and ranches each quarter. The first-quarter safety meeting on silage pit safety will be held on February 25 at 1:00 pm. Register at bit.ly/Q1CLA26. It was a normal morning. The feed truck was warmed up, cattle were waiting, and…
The 18th Annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium was held on Tuesday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Hugo, CO — and we welcomed a record number of attendees! From insightful presentations to meaningful conversations and valuable networking, this year’s event was truly one to remember. Speakers delivered expert insights on topics like virtual fencing innovations,…
Winners include Bob Foote and Kent Bamford, this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. KANSAS CITY (Oct. 22, 2025) — The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2026 inductees and award recipients to be recognized at the 17th Annual Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet. Bob Foote of Foote Cattle Company in…
Livestock producers from feedyards, dairy farms, and hog operations, along with environmental consultants and CLA staff, met in Aurora this past Tuesday. They were joined by representatives from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE): Sean Scott (Deputy Director, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability), Chad DeVolin (Environmental Ag Program Manager), Bonnie Laws…