Day: March 26, 2020

CO Governor Polis Takes Further Action to Address COVID-19 DENVER – Gov. Polis announced Executive Orders taking further action to protect public health and safety. “We will continue taking the…

USDA Secretary Perdue Applauds State Department’s H-2 Decision (Washington, D.C., March 26, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to the Department of…

Inside The BARN with National Pork Board’s Angie Krieger: Closer Look at the Supply Chain Situation The BARN – Briggsdale, CO – March 26, 2020 – A closer look Inside…

Tri-State supports COVID-19 pandemic relief and recovery funds in four states Donation of $200,000 to be made by Tri-State on behalf of members to support relief and recovery. Effort exemplifies…

CDPHE News: State health department distributes testing kits to Larimer, Mesa, and El Paso counties for health care workers and first responders DENVER, March 26, 2020: The Colorado State Emergency…

CDA Commissioner Kate Greenberg: CDA Update on Statewide State-At-Home Order Dear Customers & Colleagues, On March 25, 2020, Governor Polis issued a statewide Stay-At-Home Order and CDPHE issued the amended Public Health Order (PHO)…

  Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association: Cattlemen to hold virtual meeting Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will hold its 151st annual meeting on Saturday, April 4. Due to…

CDPHE News: State health department enacts public health order as a critical measure to save lives  DENVER, March 26, 2020: In accordance with Governor Jared Polis’ executive order and because…

USDA NASS-CO Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report QUARTERLY HOGS AND PIGS – MARCH 1, 2020 COLORADO Colorado inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2020 was 740,000 head,…

Pork Checkoff Hosts Ag Media Teleconference: Hogs and Pigs Report, COVID-19 Update and More The Pork Checkoff hosted a news media teleconference following the release of USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and…

USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2020 News and Events The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) develops and maintains…

State of Colorado Activates 2-1-1 Colorado to Connect Coloradans with Human Services Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic CENTENNIAL (March 26): Today, in partnership with Mile High United Way, the Colorado State…

USDA Announces 2020 Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds, Rice and Pulse Crops WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2020 – USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the 2020 marketing assistance…

CDA: Consumer Alert: Products and Services to Protect Against COVID-19 Broomfield, Colo. – With the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado and the concern that surfaces and objects may be contaminated, many…

USDA Announces More Than 3.4 Million Acres Selected for General Signup Conservation Reserve Program WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the acceptance of more than…

CO Governor Polis Applauds Senate Passage of COVID-19 Bill DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis released the following statement after the Senate unanimously approved a measure to provide critical funding for…

FSIS Responds to USCA Petition on Truthful Labeling (WASHINGTON) – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) officially responded today to the United States…

Colorado State Emergency Operations held a Remote Press Briefing at 11am MT – Here’s all the Audio To comply with social distancing guidance, support transparency,  and keep the media informed,…

FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business FSA Services Available by Phone Appointment Only WASHINGTON, D.C.,…

USDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency Nationwide waivers grant states the flexibility to allow parent pick-up of meals for…