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CO Drought Survey: Help make critical decisions today while planning for a resilient tomorrow.

By jlemmel | February 1, 2021 | Comments Off on CO Drought Survey: Help make critical decisions today while planning for a resilient tomorrow.

Dear Colorado producers, farmers and ranchers, 2020 was a challenging year indeed. While last year may have been particularly extreme, climate projections suggest we can expect drought conditions to become the norm, rather than the exception, in the years to come. Overcoming these challenges will take a collective effort. We want to continue to be…

CLA Member Appointed to USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

By jlemmel | January 22, 2021 | Comments Off on CLA Member Appointed to USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

Created by the 1996 Farm Bill, the USDA Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research (Task Force) promotes USDA research efforts and identifies cost-effective ways the agriculture industry can improve air quality. The Task Force membership consists of leaders in farming, industry, health, and science for two-year terms. Dairy farmer and CLA board member, Jon…

Join CLA Virtually for the 13th Annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium

By jlemmel | January 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Join CLA Virtually for the 13th Annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium

Join livestock producers from across the state for the 13th annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium, to be held virtually on February 17, 2021 from 11:00AM-12:30PM MST. The event will feature an engaging discussion with panelists Troy Applehans, Market Specialist, CattleFax, Ethan Lane, VP of Government Affairs with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and Doug Stanton, Sr. VP…

Tailgate Tournament: Share Your Best Beef Tailgate Recipe Video!

By jlemmel | January 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Tailgate Tournament: Share Your Best Beef Tailgate Recipe Video!

Sports encourage a great deal of tailgating and beef consumption so regardless of your favorite sport, the location, or current weather conditions, we want to encourage the tailgating spirit while also bringing cattlemen and cattlewomen together for a little creative video competition.  The prize will be a Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill for yourself and…

SBA Announces PPP Reopening Dates

By jlemmel | January 8, 2021 | Comments Off on SBA Announces PPP Reopening Dates

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP…

SBA Issues New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance

By jlemmel | January 7, 2021 | Comments Off on SBA Issues New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance

Last night, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the form of two interim final rules (IFRs). The first interim final rule amends existing PPP rules to reflect changes in the recently enacted Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, including on fees, borrower eligibility, loan…

Cattle Feeding Pioneer Celebrates 100th Year

By jlemmel | December 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Cattle Feeding Pioneer Celebrates 100th Year

Cattle feeding pioneer Dr. John Matsushima celebrated his 100th birthday on December 24, 2020. The Colorado Livestock Association and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association presented him with a crystal in recognition of the many years he has dedicated to the advancement of the cattle industry. “If his globally recognized accomplishments weren’t enough, Dr. Matsushima is doing something…

Colorado Agricultural Labor Survey for Employers

By jlemmel | December 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Colorado Agricultural Labor Survey for Employers

Recruiting and retaining qualified agricultural labor is an ongoing concern for many Colorado farmers and ranchers.  This issue is complex and factors such as job market competition, lack of interest in manual labor jobs, wages, affordable housing, and H-2A policy combine to create the current situation.  Lack of accurate data from agricultural employers is another…

MEMBER ALERT: CDLE Guidance on Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

By jlemmel | December 29, 2020 | Comments Off on MEMBER ALERT: CDLE Guidance on Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

Until last week, it was assumed that the Paid Sick Leave and Supplemental Leave provisions of the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (“HFWA”) would not apply to small employers – those with less than 16 employees – until January 21, 2022.  “Supplemental Leave” is up to 80 hours of paid leave available to employees…

Hedging for a Sustainable Future

By jlemmel | December 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Hedging for a Sustainable Future

Dairy MAX, in conjunction with Colorado Livestock Association (CLA), presents a webinar featuring industry experts Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Extension Specialist at University of California, Davis, and Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join us January 27, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST /…

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