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‘Agriculture’ to Remain in the Title of the House Rural Affairs & Agriculture Committee

By jlemmel | January 18, 2019 | Comments Off on ‘Agriculture’ to Remain in the Title of the House Rural Affairs & Agriculture Committee

On behalf of the livestock industry, the Colorado Livestock Association would like to thank Speaker of the House, KC Becker, for her decision to include agriculture in the title of the House Rural Affairs & Agriculture Committee for the 2019 legislative session. “We sincerely appreciate Speaker Becker’s acknowledgement of agriculture as an important and significant…

Safety on the Farm Pays Dividends

By jlemmel | November 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Safety on the Farm Pays Dividends

Colorado Livestock Association Safety Group members returned $1.9 million in performance dividends over 17 years. Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) members lead the industry in their commitment to creating a safe workplace for their employees. The CLA Safety Group Program has been in place since 2001, and was designed to reduce Workers Compensation costs by promoting…

House and Senate Party Caucus Leadership Elections November 8, 2018

By jlemmel | November 9, 2018 | Comments Off on House and Senate Party Caucus Leadership Elections November 8, 2018

The party leadership in both chambers is set for the 2019 session. Many of the selections made by the four caucuses were predictable, but there were some surprises. As expected, Democratic Rep. KC Becker of Boulder was elected speaker of the House, and Democratic Sen. Leroy Garcia of Pueblo was elected president of the Senate.…

The Race for Governor: Where do they stand on agriculture issues?

By jlemmel | November 2, 2018 | Comments Off on The Race for Governor: Where do they stand on agriculture issues?

As Election Day approaches, review each candidates views on key issues affecting livestock agriculture, including; animal welfare, immigration, Colorado Water Plan and others. Listed below are the position statements from the candidates official websites at the time of publication. Colorado Livestock Association does not endorse either candidate for Governor. Animal Welfare Jared Polis: “In 2008,…

Applications for the Pesticide Advisory Committee Agricultural Worker Representative

By jlemmel | November 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Applications for the Pesticide Advisory Committee Agricultural Worker Representative

The Pesticide Advisory Committee (PAC) was created under section 35-10-125, C.R.S., of the Pesticide Applicators Act (PAA), to assist the commissioner in promulgating rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the PAA. The committee consists of fifteen members. All members of the advisory committee must be residents of the State of Colorado and…

Livestock Producers Meet to Discuss Environmental Regulations in Fort Morgan

By jlemmel | October 25, 2018 | Comments Off on Livestock Producers Meet to Discuss Environmental Regulations in Fort Morgan

The Colorado Livestock Association’s (CLA) Natural Resources Committee met for its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. CLA members, including; Gary and Laura Teague, Justin Miller, Julie McCaleb, Todd Sigmon, Tom Haren and Bill Hammerich, CLA CEO met in Fort Morgan and were joined by staff from the Colorado Department of Public Health and…

Investing in the Future

By jlemmel | October 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Investing in the Future

Colorado Livestock Association Invests in Next Generation of Beef Leaders Investing in the next generation comes naturally to livestock producers. For Colorado Livestock Association (CLA), that investment includes helping to train future industry leaders like Christine Gabel, Gabel Cattle, LLC. Raised on a diversified livestock operation in Eaton, CO, Gabel represented CLA on the 2018…

Don’t Miss the 4th Annual Northeast Livestock Symposium!

By jlemmel | October 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Don’t Miss the 4th Annual Northeast Livestock Symposium!

CattleFax Market Update, Wastewater Discharge Liability, Long-Range Weather Outlook and more! Join livestock producers for the annual Northeast Livestock Symposium, an educational symposium held November 13, 2018 in the Hays Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling (100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751). This year’s event will feature a full day of engaging…

Farm Bill Conservation Programs Under An Expired Farm Bill

By jlemmel | October 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Farm Bill Conservation Programs Under An Expired Farm Bill

Since Congress did not pass an extension of the current Farm Bill when it expired at midnight on September 30th, some programs have expired and/or run out of funding. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) was funded through 2019 via previous appropriations. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has spoken to Jimmy Bramblett, the Deputy Chief for Programs…

There’s a Cow in my Marshmallow?

By jlemmel | October 11, 2018 | Comments Off on There’s a Cow in my Marshmallow?

CLA Helps Teach 4th Graders at the Food 4-Ever Agricultural Fair The Colorado Livestock Association participated in the 4th annual 4th grade agricultural fair, known as Food 4-Ever hosted by the Windsor School District and the Windsor High School Future Farmers of America this past Wednesday. CLA was asked by Andy Klatt, a physical education teacher from…

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