On Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a modification to its Emergency Declaration that would extend it until July 14. Beginning June 15, the regulatory relief will be limited to motor carriers and truck drivers transporting the following freight: Livestock and livestock feed;Â FMCSA has informed us that the relief is only available…
On May 15, Gov. Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 065, which suspends a number of laws related to signature collection and ballot qualification for elections and orders the Secretary of State’s Office to develop rules for electronic and mail signature gathering. The Executive Order is being legally challenged. Here’s what we believe: The…
By Dan Nordberg and Frances Padilla The devastating impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has tested the will of millions of agricultural businesses and farms throughout rural communities all over our nation, but help is on the way. Congress recently passed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which includes over $310 billion in new funding…
This week, President Trump announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This program will provide direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. Applications for CFAP assistance will open Tuesday, May 26, 2020. We encourage livestock producers who are looking to apply for assistance to refer…
The Colorado Livestock Association leadership understands the uncertainty that has resulted from COVID-19. With the health and safety of our attendees and their families top of mind, the CLA Board of Directors has decided to CANCEL the 2020 CLA Annual Meeting.
The members of the Colorado Livestock Association have elected officers and directors. This year, the vote for the officers and directors of the Association was conducted solely by absentee ballot in accordance with applicable Colorado Statutes (see the Notice of Special Meeting). As per the Association by-laws, President-Elect Dwain Weinrich, Smithfield Hog Production, has filled…
Like others, beef producers are learning to make adjustments in our everyday activities. Yesterday’s executive order from the Trump Administration invoking the Defense Production Act will deliver additional needed personal protection equipment and screening supplies to further ensure worker safety in meat-processing plants. Concurrently, meat-processing plants will remain open as critical infrastructure while the nation…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director, Government Affairs, Allison Rivera, released the following statement in response to a bipartisan letter from 24 U.S. Senators to U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). “Now more than ever, we can see how vitally important it is…
The Colorado Livestock Association partnered with Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, Arcadia, Colorado State University, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Beef Council, and a host of others on an initiative to place a distinctly Colorado Beef Stick in every weekend backpack program in the state of Colorado.  The goal of the program is simple – We are here…
Following a letter sent by the Colorado Livestock Association and others to the USDA, members in both chambers of Congress sent a letter to President Trump, aligning with the request that payment caps be lifted to ensure all livestock producers can access the funds that will be needed to sustain their operations through the COVID-19…