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…
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…
CLA members, Mountain Prairie, LLC and Smithfield Hog Production, were recognized as Gold Leaders for their efforts in environmental improvement at the 2018 Environmental Leadership Program Awards banquet this past Tuesday. Photo Caption: Mountain Prairie, LLC employees (left to right) Kelvin Wollert, Jim Fiala, Ben Miller, Marguerite Tan, Lynette Myers, ELP Executive Director, Kep Proctor,…
The Colorado Livestock Association Board of Directors voted to support the following amendments and propositions for the upcoming November election. Supporting Amendment 74: Compensation for Reduction in Fair Market Value by Government Law or Regulation Amendment 75: Campaign Contributions Proposition 110: Authorize Sales Tax and Bonds for Transportation Projects Proposition 111: Limitations on Payday Loans…
The Colorado Livestock Association, along with other state and national organizations, has been working on behalf of the livestock industry to obtain a waiver and exemptions from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirement for livestock haulers. This effort will enable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the livestock industry to undertake the training and…
USDA announced four overarching goals for advancing disease traceability in order to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry. The announcement was made at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s 2018 Strategy Forum on Livestock Traceability in Kansas City, Mo. USDA’s four goals for increasing traceability are: Advance the…
Mike Veeman is a fifth-generation dairyman who, as President, brings the knowledge and experience of a lifetime of animal husbandry to Colorado Livestock Association. Mike began his career in California on his family’s dairy farm, which was relocated to Colorado in the early 1980’s. Alongside his father Andy and his brother Derek, Mike has worked…
CR Transportation document for trucks Congress has not been able to pass the conference report on the last minibus package (HR 6147) that includes- the four bill package of (Agriculture/Interior/Financial Services/Transportation). However, they have just passed (H.R. 6157) which would provide $674.4 billion in defense appropriations and $178.1 billion for various Labor, Health and Human…
Livestock producers in Otero and Crowley counties, as well as most of Southeastern Colorado counties are eligible to apply for 2018 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on native pasture and improved pasture acres. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned and…
The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office at CDA has continued to work to trace and test horses involved in the EIA Incident in the State of Colorado. As of 09/27/2018: Only one confirmed positive horse in Colorado (index case) The index premises in Weld County is under a quarantine order; two associated premises are under hold…