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CLA: Transportation Update: ELD Delay for Livestock Haulers according to NCBA The House and Senate have passed a short term extension (keeping the government open) until December 21st, and the…

USMEF: Halstrom’s Testimony Emphasizes Urgency of U.S.-Japan Trade Negotiations Halstrom to Testify on Japan Trade Agreement 12-10-18

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Monday, December 10th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation Pelosi: USMCA Needs Changes House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi caused doubt about whether…

State launches Colorado Clean Energy Fund DENVER — Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today joined the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the Coalition for Green Capital to…

2018 FARM BILL: Let’s Get it Across the Finish Line—Ask Congress to “VOTE YES!” Let’s be clear — failure to pass a farm bill this year would undermine the financial security…

Another Colorado election is in the books DENVER, Dec. 7, 2018 — The 2018 general election, which set records for turnout, is officially over. In all, 2,583,580 Coloradans cast votes that…

Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Friday, December 7th China Appears Ready to Purchase U.S. Ag Products China appears to be getting…

Inside the BARN & FarmCast Radio with CO Ag Commissioner Don Brown… BRIGGSDALE, CO – December 6, 2018 – Joining the Colorado Ag News Network inside the BARN is Colorado Commissioner…

Delta-Montrose Electric Association Files with PUC Seeking Just and Reasonable Exit Charge from Tri-State MONTROSE, Colo. — Dec. 6, 2018 — Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA), a member-owned and locally controlled rural electric cooperative in Montrose, Colo., today…

EPA’s New Proposed Rule on Emissions for Coal Plants Will Safeguard Affordable Energy Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new proposed rule, rescinding the Obama Administration’s carbon dioxide emission…

Watch the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Colorado Corn & Awards Ceremony on Livestream – courtesy of The BARN, the Colorado Ag News Network & FarmCast Radio – CLICK HERE listen…

Colorado Water Conservation Board: Request for Dianne Hoppe Scholarship Applications Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2019 The Colorado Water Conservation Board is pleased to administer a $2,000 one-year scholarship…

Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District approves $22.3M budget The Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Board of Directors Thursday approved a $22.3 million budget for 2019 that includes payments for the…

NMPF Applauds USDA Support for More Milk Options in School Meals ARLINGTON, Va. – – The National Milk Producers Federation commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for returning low-fat (1%) flavored milk as part…

USDA: U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco Washington, D.C. – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the government of Morocco…

Responding to the Needs of Local Schools, USDA Publishes School Meals Final Rule More Flexibility on Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Provides Options to Schools WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2018 – Agriculture…

  National Western Stock Show Announces Dana Crawford as 2019 Parade Grand Marshal Denver, CO.  – The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce Denver urban developer and preservationist,…

Colorado Agriculture Leaders Tour Agriculture in Colombia Cortez, CO – December 6, 2018 — Class 13 of the Colorado Agriculture Leadership Program, along with their executive director and board president…

Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation & the Colorado Farm Bureau READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Thursday, December 6th Peterson: Farm Bill Could be Passed Next Week…

On Christmas Eve: I AM ANGUS: THE ART OF GREATNESS – Official Teaser Trailer (HD) A documentary exploring the meaning of greatness through the portraits of five icons in the…