The 2020 Special Session of the State Legislature began and ended this last week, within a 3 day period. Below are the 10 bills that passed and have been or will be signed by the Governor. The special session was also used as a dry run to see how smoothly the expanded and wider use…
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…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced an extension to the Hours-of-Service Emergency Declaration, until February 28, 2021. This declaration includes: Livestock and livestock feed. FMCSA has informed us that the relief is only available to transporters of finished feed. Transporters of feed ingredients are ineligible. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing,…
Friends of Colorado Agriculture, Applications are currently being accepted by the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions for numerous state advisory roles, including for upcoming positions on the Colorado Agricultural Commission. For all boards and commissions, we strongly encourage interested parties to apply at any time. For the upcoming Ag Commission seats, I encourage you…
Texas A&M AgriLife-led team to assist in reducing ammonia emissions along Colorado Front Range A Texas A&M AgriLife-led team will work with the Colorado Livestock Association and a large team of Colorado stakeholders to refine and evaluate management practices to reduce agricultural ammonia emissions into Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Dream Lake with Hallett Peak in…
The AlliantGroup webinar on Federal Relief for Colorado Agriculture, hosted jointly by CLA and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, presented valuable information for all livestock and agriculture producers regarding applying for tax credits. Some highlights of the information, included: All livestock producers and ag farming operations have the possibility to be eligible. You can get a…
Over the past few years, many voices from Colorado’s farming and ranching communities have begun exploring ways that soil health practices can be recognized, incentivized, and promoted at a statewide level. Several states, including New Mexico, Nebraska, and Utah, have passed and implemented policies to promote the use of soil health practices. Colorado, however, does…
Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance for lenders regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness payments. For your convenience, attached is SBA’s Loan Forgiveness FAQ, as well as the most up-to-date document on general PPP FAQ’s. According to SBA, loans will be fully forgiven if the funds are used for payroll…
This year has certainly thrown the Colorado agriculture industry some curve balls. With the year on its way to a close, now’s the perfect time to look into federal incentives that can help smooth the transition to a new year. Incentives such as Section 41 of the U.S. Tax Code, is the most valuable tax…
Colorado provides residents and visitors with unmatched natural beauty and exceptional opportunities. These components drive our economy and contribute to our well-being. This is the Colorado way of life. Activists are seeking to destroy these values we hold dear through a misguided attempt to introduce wolves into the state. About Proposition 114 The measure will…