Bennet, Crow Introduce Protect the West Act to Combat Intensifying Wildfires and Drought Across the American West
Legislation Would Invest $60 Billion in Our Forests To Reduce Wildfire Risk, Restore Watersheds, and Protect Communities Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, chair of the U.S. Senate…
State Vet Issues Updated Poultry Show Guidance, Encourages Coloradans To Join Webinar on Avian Influenza
Broomfield, Colo. — Because Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to present a threat to birds across Colorado, the Colorado State Veterinarian’s office has issued updated guidance for poultry events, such as swaps, meets,…
Congresswoman Caraveo Zeroes in On Rural Broadband for Farmers & Ranchers in First Agriculture Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD (CO-08), Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Commodities, and Rural Development, today questioned witnesses at her first House Agriculture hearing as…
Dairy Promotion Directors Elect Board Officers
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association recently announced election results to lead national dairy…
CSU machine learning model helps forecasters improve confidence in storm prediction
When severe weather is brewing and life-threatening hazards like heavy rain, hail or tornadoes are possible, advance warning and accurate predictions are of utmost importance. Colorado State University weather researchers…
Jaquez Lewis and Marchman’s Bill to Bolster Water Efficiency and Resiliency Clears Senate
HB23-1005 would protect Colorado’s environment and preserve water resources by expanding project eligibility for the C-PACE program and streamlining its approval process DENVER, CO – Today, Senators Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Longmont, and…
Congresswoman Caraveo Works to Expedite Relief for CO Farmers & Ranchers Who Suffered 2022 Drought-Related Losses
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) yesterday joined a bipartisan group of Members pressing for urgent relief for farmers and ranchers who are struggling with ongoing drought. Colorado has experienced…
Closing Ag Market Report (CMR)
Tuesday, February 28th
Farm Workers Welcome New AEWR Rule
Washington, D.C. – The United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation welcome the Biden Administration’s Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) final rule, which will protect the wages and job opportunities of U.S.-based agricultural…
NACD Solicits Applications for its Historically Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer Outreach Grant Program
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals for historically underserved farmer-to-farmer outreach and on-the-ground projects that mitigate hypoxic conditions…
National Potato Council Releases Groundbreaking Report on U.S. Potato Industry’s Contribution to America’s Economy
‘Spud Nation’ report reveals potato supply chain drove $100.9 billion in U.S. economic activity, supported more than 714,000 jobs, and contributed $34 billion in wages WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Potato…
Opening Statement: “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture”
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee hearing entitled, “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture.” Remarks as prepared for…
NFU President Rob Larew Provides Testimony to House Agriculture Committee for Hearing: “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture”
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today testified before the United States House Committee on Agriculture for a hearing titled “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture.” In…
CO Ag News (CANN)
Tuesday, February 28th
BARN In Depth (BID)
Tuesday, February 28th
Livestock Exchange, LLC Update
(BARN Media – Briggsdale, CO) – Each week, Auctioneer Tyler Knode with Livestock Exchange, LLC. in Brush, CO will be inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network providing a RECAP of the…
Opening Ag Market Commentary (OMC)
Tuesday, February 28th
READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Tuesday – February 28th, 2023
NATIONAL AG NEWS SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION National Ag News for February 28, 2022 NACD Releases 2023 Farm Bill Recommendations The National Association of Conservation Districts released…