Colorado Livestock Association

03/04/2025

03/04/2025

warnings and winter storm advisories are in effect for the central plains and northeastern Colorado beginning Monday afternoon, March 3rd into Tuesday, March 4th. Stay safe and informed if traveling on I-25, I-76, and I-70 statewide at https://www.cotrip.org/home

02/28/2025

CLA's Legislative Affairs Committee met this morning to discuss recent proposed legislation. This week, CLA submitted written testimony opposing HB25-1119 Require Disclosures of Climate Emissions. This bill brought concerns about adding further reporting requirements for not only Scope 1 and 2 but also 3 emissions and the unintended consequences rural communities could face with this type of legislation. The bill was postponed indefinitely at the end of yesterday's hearing. CLA continues to represent the best interests of Colorado’s farming and ranching families. For an in-depth look at the bills CLA is tracking and positions taken, head to our website at https://www.coloradolivestock.org/legislation/.

02/15/2025

🎙Mic check...is this thing on??

We've been quiet on social media for a minute, but we've still been busy!

From another large incoming class last Fall to exciting research and engaging outreach...our Department is making strides and having an impact.

If you'd like to join our team and help us advance our competitive teams to the next level, consider applying for our Director of Competitive Judging Teams and Livestock Judging Team Coordinator.

The Deadline for full consideration is February 17th. Apply at: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/155733

02/14/2025

Calling all Young Cattlemen! CLA invites you to represent Colorado and join cattle producers from across the country in Denver, Colorado!

NCBA is taking applications for those interested in attending
Young Cattlemen's Conference.

When: May 29 - June 5, 2025
Where: Denver, CO/ Sioux City, IA/ Ohio/ Washington, DC
How: Space is limited! For questions or to be nominated, email Brittany Dennison at [email protected]

02/14/2025

CLA's Legislative Affairs Committee met this morning to discuss recent proposed legislation. Currently this session introduced legislation that CLA is watching or taking positions on have been focused around water, emissions, private property rights, and agricultural labor. CLA continues to represent the best interests of Colorado’s farming and ranching families. For an in-depth look at the bills CLA is tracking as well as positions taken, head to our website at https://www.coloradolivestock.org/legislation/.

02/13/2025

Congratulations to Colorado's very own Kenny Rogers on his election to the 2025 National Cattlemen's Beef Association Officer Team as Vice Chair of the Policy Division during held last week in San Antonio, Texas. Kenny serves CLA as the Immediate Past President.

The officer team, approved by the NCBA Board of Directors, took office at the end of the 2025 convention. Buck Wehrbein of Nebraska ascended to the role of NCBA president, Gene Copenhaver of Virginia was named president-elect, and Kim Brackett of Idaho was elected vice president. Skye Krebs of Oregon was elected chair of the NCBA Policy Division and Kenny Rogers of Colorado was elected policy vice chair. Nancy Jackson of Mississippi and Travis Maddock of North Dakota were elected as chair and vice chair of the NCBA Federation division, respectively. Brad Hastings of Texas will continue to serve in the role of NCBA treasurer.

Photo Credit: National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Jim Powell Photography

02/10/2025

We want to extend a special congratulations to Dan May who was inducted into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame. The event was held in conjunction with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's 2025 CattleCon. The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame was created to recognize exceptional individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry. We applaud Dan and all the 2025 inductees on their well-deserved recognition.

Learn more about Dan May: cattlefeeders.org/bios/dan-may/

02/07/2025

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP)! A special shoutout to LeValley Ranch (Hotchkiss, CO) representing Region V!

02/07/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Belk on receiving the prestigious Beef Quality Assurance Educator award!

Congratulations to Dr.Keith Belk on receiving the 2025 Beef Quality Assurance Educator award at this years National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Con!

Dr.Belk has been with Colorado State University for 30 years, we are proud to work with a professor that has contributed to the industry significantly! Congratulations again!

02/05/2025

Today, Colorado attendees listened into NCBA Policy meetings and updates in Live Cattle marketing at the 2025 CattleCon in San Antonio. During the policy meetings CLA was able to vote on potential policy brought forward from the grass roots efforts. Keep your eye out for other updates to come from San Antonio!

02/05/2025

Maggie Baldwin, DVM, Colorado State Veterinarian, will share updates from the Colorado Department of Agriculture .

As the State Veterinarian since 2021, Dr. Baldwin leads the Animal Health Division, where she manages programs, policies, and cooperative agreements with governmental agencies. She focuses on secure food supply plans, emergency response, animal disease traceability, education, and stakeholder engagement.

Register today! https://bit.ly/3PavSRv

02/04/2025

Join us for a long-term weather outlook presented by Meteorologist and Climatologist Brian Bledsoe at the upcoming beef producer symposium!

has provided private weather consulting for farmers, ranchers, and various businesses for 25 years. He recently retired from television, where he was a broadcast meteorologist for 28 years. His aim is to help farmers and ranchers succeed with actionable short-term and long-term forecasts, drawing on his strong agricultural background to address their specific needs.

Register today!

02/02/2025

CLA thanks President Trump and USDA-APHIS for their work to implement a new protocol to continue the importation of feeder cattle from Mexico and protect the U.S. cattle herd from foreign animal diseases and pests.

Mexican feeder cattle are a small but important segment of the supply chain, especially when domestic feeder cattle supplies are low – like today.

CLA will continue to work with President Trump, future Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and the professionals at USDA-APHIS to protect the U.S. cattle herd.

Click the link to read the official USDA-APHIS announcement.

https://tinyurl.com/f8vsy373

01/31/2025

CLA's Legislative Affairs Committee met to discuss introduced bills of the 2025 general session and to take action on those bills of importance to CLA's membership. We appreciate every member who serves on CLA committees to best represent the interests of our members and their livelihoods. For an in-depth look at CLA's priority bills, those we are tracking, as well as positions, check https://www.coloradolivestock.org/legislation/.

01/30/2025

Join us for "Fundamentals of Feeding the Gestating Cow" presented by Troy Walz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension at the Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium on February 11, 2025, in Hugo.⁠
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Troy Walz has been with the University of Nebraska since 1998, specializing in Beef Systems. He is involved in programs like the Nebraska Ranch Practicum, UNL Beef Basics Homestudy courses, and the Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow webinar series. He has edited the UNL BeefWatch e-newsletter for ten years and grew up on a ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills, where he remains active in the operation.
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Register today! https://bit.ly/3PavSRv

01/29/2025

Today, Brittany Dennison, the CLA Membership and Program Coordinator, presented alongside Erin (Karney) Spaur, the Executive Vice President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association during Beef Day at the Colorado Farm Show. They discussed the vital work that the state’s beef organizations do to advocate for livestock producers on regulatory and legislative issues at both the state and federal levels.

01/28/2025

Join us for "Cattle Market Outlook & Risk Management Tools" presented by Dr. Stephen Koontz at the Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium on February 11, 2025, in Hugo.

Dr. Stephen Koontz is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at Colorado State University . He specializes in commodity marketing, risk management, market price analysis, and agribusiness industrial organization.

Register today! https://bit.ly/3PavSRv