Applications Open for the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference
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…
Read More Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Dangers of the Silage Pile
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…
Read More Record Attendance Marks a Memorable 18th Annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium
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,…
Read More Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Recognizes 2026 Award Winners
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…
Read More Strengthening Partnerships: Colorado Livestock Producers and Regulators Collaborate on Sustainability and Compliance
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…
Read More CLA Hosts Roundtable with Congressman Gabe Evans and Tours of Local Farms and Ranches
This week, the Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) hosted other state agricultural organizations and livestock industry stakeholders for a roundtable discussion, with Congressman Gabe Evans and his staff. The event also included visits to family farms and ranches in Weld County, Colorado. Thank you to CLA members Bob Warner of Warner Ranch and Will McIntosh of…
Read More CLA Members gather in Fort Morgan for the annual Industry Partner Council Golf Outing
Thank you to all the attendees who joined for the annual golf outing hosted by the Industry Partner Council of the Colorado Livestock Association. It was a beautiful day in Fort Morgan! View more photos on our Facebook.
Read More From Pasture to Policy: Colorado’s Brandon Beiger attends the 2025 Young Cattlemen’s Conference
The 2025 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) was held in early June. Over 60 beef producers spent 8 days learning about the cattle industry from gate to plate. Brandon Beiger, Wickstrom Feedyard, Orchard, Colo. attended the 2025 YCC as CLA’s candidate. The NCBA’s YCC program aims to give these young leaders…
Read More Labor and Employment Compliance Guide Available for CLA Members
The Colorado Livestock Association has revised the Labor and Employment Compliance Guide for livestock producers as of July 1, 2025. 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…
Read More District Court Upholds CAFO General Permit, Reaffirms State’s Existing Regulation to Safeguard Colorado’s Natural Resources
Aurora, CO – Following oral arguments in early May, the Larimer County District Court rejected the Center for Biological Diversity and Food & Water Watch’s appeal. It affirmed, again, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) director’s decision from April 2024 to uphold the existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit, which…
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