Day: June 17, 2021

Colorado Governor Polis Signs Another Round of Bills Into Law DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed four bills into law today. SB21-260 Sustainability Of The Transportation System Sponsored by…

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today in regard to…

Eat Local: Guide to Colorado-grown products in 2021 Farm Fresh Directory Broomfield, Colo. – As Coloradans look forward to returning to typical summer activities, farmers’ markets and fresh produce stands are once…

CDA Needs Your Help by Participating in the Upcoming Colorado Stimulus Funding Listening Sessions The Colorado Department of Agriculture is excited to announce $76 million in stimulus funding has been approved…

DMI: Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Supports Dairy’s Net Zero Initiative with $10 Million Grant ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $10 million grant in support of…

USDA Selects 2021 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the selection of 25 faculty and staff…

WGCD: Scholarships available Outdoor Natural Resource Conservation Adventures for Youth: Ages 14-19 Camp Rocky is a week-long residential camp for youth ages 14-19 who enjoy the outdoors and are interested…

Inaugural ‘Breed Bash’ draws youth from across Colorado BRUSH – From exhibiting Supreme breed champion animals to educational contest champions, youth from across Colorado were in the winner’s circle on…

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert Opposes the CORE Act Rep. Lauren Boebert opposes the CORE Act, since it is a 400,000 acre land grab and closes off 73,000 acres of land…

Weekly Export Sales for June 17th This report is based on individual reports submitted by private exporters and identifies outstanding sales and accumulated exports of selected U.S. agricultural commodities.  The…

National Potato Council Statement on Efforts to Jumpstart Senate Talks on Agriculture Labor Reform Industry roundtable with USDA Secretary Vilsack and Senators Bennet and Crapo provide encouraging signs that long-term…

World Pork Expo 2021 Reflects Producer Optimism, Commitment Pork producers and industry professionals exchanged ideas, information and visited the trade show for the latest products, services and technologies. DES MOINES,…

Lisa Bryant Joins Red Angus Association of America Team Denver — The Red Angus Association of America welcomes Lisa Bryant to the Red Angus communications team. Bryant’s primary responsibilities will…

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Thursday, June 17th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation USDA Seeks Public Input on Racial Justice and Equity The Department of Agriculture…