Thursday afternoon, the Senate passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2) by a vote of 86 to 11. The bill can now proceed to a joint conference committee. Passage of the bill today is another step forward, and holds the possibility of the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage before the current bill expires in…
The ELD delay for ag commodity haulers ended on Monday June 18, 2018. Livestock haulers had to start using ELDs beginning on Tuesday June, 18, 2018. Livestock haulers have been carrying the document from the Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Association (FMCSA) that addressed that delay. However, the livestock ELD delay lasts until September 30th, 2018. This livestock…
Southern Colorado is experiencing extreme drought conditions. Consequently, farmers and ranchers are being forced to make many related decisions such as whether to sell cows, buy feed, alter production schemes, etc. It is important that producers understand the production, financial, and tax implications of their decisions. A fact sheet pertaining to the sale of livestock…
Colorado Livestock Association was a proud host and patron sponsor of the 50th Annual Beef Improvement Federation’s Annual Meeting and Research Symposium held in Loveland this past week. This event brought together industry professionals, producers and researchers to discuss current issues facing the beef industry. Many of the issues covered at the annual meeting lead…
Erik Mohrlang, was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection to represent the confinement cattle industry for a term expiring May 1, 2022. Erik is a CLA member and serves as the Dairy Council Chair and is the manager of Feldpausch Holsteins in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The State Board of…
Senate Bill 18-033 the Environmental Ag Program Fee Bill was signed into law on May 29th, 2018 by Governor Hickenlooper. The bill, sponsored by Senator Jerry Sonnenberg, Representative Jeni Arndt, and Representative Jon Becker, continues the current fee structure for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Environmental Ag Program (EAP). Colorado…
On March 26th, Colorado Livestock Association was notified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division’s intent to modify Section 1.2 of the Solid Waste Regulations (6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1) definitions of agricultural waste, composting, and environmental media. In CLA’s opinion, the proposed definition’s contained language…
The Agricultural Economic Crisis is real. The resulting stress is real. Let’s TALK about it. Crisis can take many forms for many different people. Don’t know where to start? Start Here “When a farmer and rancher is facing a financial crisis, it can create an emotional toll on every aspect of life. From paying bills,…
The Colorado Livestock Association would like to recognize those members and safety group participants, who have an outstanding safety record, with Colorado Livestock Association’s Safe Farm Award. 2017 Safe Farm Award Recipients Christensen Bros. Inc. – Weldona, CO Dvorak Feeders – Burlington, CO McClary Farms – Sedgwick, CO Shea Feedlot – Delta, CO The Safe…
Colorado State Representative Jeni Arndt recognized for her commitment to livestock producers in Colorado The Colorado Livestock Association named State Representative Jeni Arndt as its “Legislator of the Year” its recent Annual Meeting for her leadership and commitment to Colorado’s agriculture and livestock industry. “Jeni believes that good politics and good legislation begins with good…