CLA Members, It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as the President of the Colorado Livestock Association over the past two years. I have been part of this vital organization for over two decades and we are continuously changing and adapting to fit the needs of livestock producers in Colorado. As an industry…
In light of rapidly changing recent gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, we have compiled a cattle processing/ group work recommendations document. We recognize that beef cattle production is an essential business and have been working to ensure there are minimal disruptions to operations. During this pandemic, we encourage you to be a good neighbor and…
Today, March 27, 2020, District Court Judge Brian Morris upheld Magistrate Judge John Johnston’s January 29, 2020 Findings and Recommendations in the RCalf vs. USDA checkoff lawsuit. The Court’s Order denies RCalf’s motion for summary judgement. RCalf may still appeal the decision to the 9th Circuit Court. “Thanks for all of your help defending the…
Following final passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, CLA was one of 45 signers on a letter sent today urging United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to “take immediate action to provide much-needed relief to cattle producers who have been negatively…
Colorado Ag Day at the State Capitol has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), however, we will still be celebrating agriculture’s contributions to Colorado from a social distance. National Agriculture Week (March 22-28) recognizes the ranchers and farmers across the nation who play a vital role in the production of safe, wholesome,…
The livestock industry in Colorado represents a $4.6 billion impact to the state economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant economic impact and in its letter to the Colorado Congressional Delegation of behalf of Colorado’s livestock producers, CLA leadership asked for the following relief: A one-time “stimulus” payment, that is managed by USDA, to…
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a serious and rapidly changing situation throughout Colorado and the entire United States. The virus and its impacts are being taken very seriously throughout the beef industry. The health of the public and our employees is of the highest priority, as well as our responsibility to produce and deliver safe…
CENTENNIAL, COLO. (Feb. 17, 2020) – Mark Frasier of Fort Morgan, Colo., was elected 2020 president of CattleFax at the organization’s annual meeting, held in conjunction with the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 4-7. Frasier is a cow/calf, stocker operator and cattle feeder in Eastern Colorado and is…
On Jan. 31, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new version of Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification. The previous version of this form expired Aug. 31, 2019, but USCIS advised employers to continue using the expired form until a new form was made available. Transition Period With the new form, USCIS…
TAKE ACTION! Tell the House of Representatives to Vote NO on HB20-1117: Misbranding Nonmeat and Imported and Artificial Meat. The House will hear the bill soon and needs to hear from you NOW! Unfortunately, the bill passed through committee, but it needs to stop now. Creating a required labeling system for imported meat doesn’t work…