READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Monday, November 19th
READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Monday, November 19th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bill Conference Committee Talks Suddenly Close The farm bill conference committee could…
11-19-18 NWF Announces State Winners for the 2018 National Wheat Yield Contest
NWF Announces State Winners for the 2018 National Wheat Yield Contest Washington D.C. (November 19) – Last week, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) announced the national winners for the 2018…
11-16-18 Watch the 100th CO Farm Bureau Annual Meeting’s AM Session on Livestream, courtesy of BARN Media
Watch the 100th CO Farm Bureau Annual Meeting’s AM Session on Livestream, courtesy of BARN Media Featuring: Opening Ceremonies Mark Truax, Director of CRED Don Shawcroft, President’s Address Chad Vorthmann,…
11-16-18 USDA Launches New Biosecurity Campaign Asking All Poultry Owners, Workers and Hobbyists to Protect the Health of Live Poultry
USDA Launches New Biosecurity Campaign Asking All Poultry Owners, Workers and Hobbyists to Protect the Health of Live Poultry WASHINGTON, November 16, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
11-16-18 Colorado Featured in National USDA #Friday’s on the Farm Campaign: Partnerships Boost Production and Profits
#FridaysOnTheFarm: Partnerships Boost Production and Profits Posted by Petra Popiel, Natural Resources Conservation Service in Farming Conservation Nov 15, 2018 – From the kitchen table to the boardroom table, USDA brings people…
11-16-18 CLA: Safety on the Farm Pays Dividends – $1.9 Million Since 2001
Safety on the Farm Pays Dividends Colorado Livestock Association Safety Group members returned $1.9 million in performance dividends over 17 years Greeley, CO – Greeley, CO – Colorado Livestock Association…
11-16-18 Statement from USDA Secretary Perdue and FDA Commissioner Gottlieb on the regulation of cell-cultured food products from cell lines of livestock and poultry
Statement from USDA Secretary Perdue and FDA Commissioner Gottlieb on the regulation of cell-cultured food products from cell lines of livestock and poultry Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Friday, November 16th
Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Friday, November 16th Roberts, Conaway, Engaged in Finger-pointing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel calls passing a…
11-15-18 CPW News: Colorado’s most comprehensive stream restoration project nearly complete in the Big Thompson Canyon
CPW: Colorado’s most comprehensive stream restoration project nearly complete in the Big Thompson Canyon DENVER – Since the disastrous flood of 2013, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Colorado Department of Transportation, several…
11-15-18 US Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer and Elk
US Senator Bennet Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer and Elk Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined bipartisan colleagues John Barrasso (R-WY) and…
11-15-18 NMPF Thanks FDA for Extending Milk Labeling Comment Period
NMPF Thanks FDA for Extending Milk Labeling Comment Period ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its announcement today…
11-15-18 NCGA, USFRA Put Farming Sustainability in the Spotlight in Denver This Week
NCGA, USFRA Put Farming Sustainability in the Spotlight in Denver DENVER, CO – November 15, 2018 – The National Corn Growers Association joined other agricultural groups in telling farmers’ sustainability…
11-15-18 Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the…
11-15-18 AFBF: Farmers Press Lawmakers on Farm Bill
AFBF: Farmers Press Lawmakers on Farm Bill With less than 20 days left on the legislative calendar, farmers and ranchers are anxious for lawmakers to finalize the farm bill before…
11-15-18 CDA: Nominations Sought for Noxious Weed Advisory Committee – Deadline Extended to December 10th
CDA: Nominations Sought for Noxious Weed Advisory Committee Deadline Extended to December 10th BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Five positions within the State Noxious Weed Advisory Committee will become vacant in December 2018. …
11-15-18 USDA Invests to Improve Rural Health Care for Nearly 2 Million Rural Americans
USDA Invests to Improve Rural Health Care for Nearly 2 Million Rural Americans Rural Residents in 34 States will Benefit, INCLUDING COLORADO & WYOMING WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2018 – Assistant to…
11-15-18 Inside the Jefferson Conservation District with Agriculture Conservation Coordinator Maria Bumgarner…
Inside the Jefferson Conservation District with Agriculture Conservation Coordinator Maria Bumgarner… Briggsdale, CO – November 15, 2018 – A total of 626 students from 29 different fourth and fifth grade classes…
11-15-18 USDA Reminds Producers of Disaster Program Deadlines
USDA Reminds Producers of Disaster Program Deadlines Denver, CO), November 15, 2018 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Clarice Navarro reminds Colorado producers…
11-15-18 National Western Center: Year of the Yards – Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future
National Western Center: Year of the Yards – Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 15, 2018 – Guests and exhibitors will begin noticing changes throughout…
11-15-18 NFU: Farmers Receive $0.24 of Breakfast Dollar
NFU: Farmers Receive $0.24 of Breakfast Dollar You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you also know that a hearty breakfast of…