Colorado Livestock Association has sent a letter in response to Gov. Polis’ appointment of Ellen Kessler to the public at large position on the State Board of Veterinary Medicine. You may utilize it as a guide to send your own letter. As a self-proclaimed vegan animal activist, Ms. Kessler has publicly demonstrated her strong bias…
Last week, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) released their Scientific Report, laying the groundwork for the next five years of federal dietary guidance. As USDA and HHS work to finalize 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), the agencies have opened up a 30-day comment period and will be accepting written public comments on the…
Colorado agriculture leader Mark Sponsler receives Colorado Livestock Association’s highest honor At a virtual meeting of the Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) Board of Directors Mark Sponsler was presented with the 2020 Top Choice Award. The Top Choice Award is given by CLA to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to improving livestock agriculture in Colorado.…
“The pandemic’s domino effect on cattle ranchers, feedlot operators, meat packers, and ultimately the price of beef people buy in the grocery stores…” Colorado Public Radio segment featuring interviews with CLA President-Elect Kenny Rogers, Wagon Wheel Ranch and past president Steve Gabel, Magnum Feedyard. Listen here https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbWlu9HaFN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
With a stroke of Governor Polis’s pen House Bill 20-1343 (Egg-laying Hen Confinement Standards) became law on Wednesday. While this is a significant event, equally important is the fact that World Animal Protection withdrew Ballot Initiative #314 (Concerning Farm Animal Confinement). Although the Colorado Livestock Association took a neutral position on the legislation it was…
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, you have likely already implemented creative strategies and solutions to maintain business continuity and protect you, your family, and your employees from COVID-19. The High Plains Intermountain Center for Ag Health and Safety (HICAHS) at CSU is highlighting these practical and innovative solutions being used at ag operations. Share your strategies and…
Significant changes have been made to PPP forgiveness loans under a new law signed by the federal government on June 5th. Here are the most important changes outlined by the Journal of Accountancy: Extend the covered period for loan forgiveness from eight weeks after the date of loan disbursement to 24 weeks after the date of…
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; 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…