Colorado Livestock Association

07/30/2026

The Colorado Livestock Association was pleased to take part in Under Secretary Richard Fordyce's trip to Colorado. On Wednesday, Under Secretary Fordyce visited Five Rivers Cattle Feeding's Kuner Feedyard and met with CLA President Britt Dinis at her family's dairy farm, Empire Dairy, near Wiggins. On Thursday, Travis Grant, CEO, traveled to the West Slope to join Under Secretary Fordyce for a roundtable that included representatives from the Colorado Livestock Association, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, and the Colorado Farm Bureau.

Given the Under Secretary's leadership of the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and conservation programs, much of the conversation focused on the state of the farm economy, creating opportunities for the next generation of producers, and creating certainty and stability in an industry rattled by major market fluctuations, inflation, and natural disasters like drought and wildfires that have brought distress to much of Colorado.

07/29/2026

Join us on August 18 at 10:00 AM (Zoom) for Enhancing Relationships to Reduce Stressors with Olivia Bury, MA, LPC, AgriSafe Network.

Learn practical ways to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and reduce stress in agricultural life.

Register: bit.ly/Q1CLA26

Safety Group Members receive TWO training credits.

07/13/2026

Join Us for the Annual CLA Golf Outing at Quail Dunes in Fort Morgan!

Register Today! https://bit.ly/4eYmoql

07/02/2026

Your Colorado Livestock Association membership works for you every day—delivering real ROI and moving Colorado’s livestock industry forward. 💪

Here are the top 5 highlights from the past quarter—take a look at what we’ve accomplished together. 👇

Learn more > https://bit.ly/4atPjA2

07/01/2026

Congratulations on the nomination, Jordan!

With more than 25 years in the cattle feeding industry, Jordan Levi has helped drive innovation, transparency and long-term growth.

As founder and CEO of Arcadia Asset Management, he played a key role in bringing Five Rivers Cattle Feeding back under U.S. ownership and has championed modern approaches to marketing and risk management.

His leadership continues to shape the future of the industry — both in business and in the communities it serves.

Vote today for the 2027 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recipient! 👉 cattlefeeders.org/vote

06/30/2026

Important Announcement from CDA regarding the Aspen Acres Fire:

Update, Tuesday, 6/30, at 8:45 am: Pueblo CART has rescue and evacuation resources today and will be working during the daylight to assist producers.

6/29/26: The Pueblo County Community Animal Response Team (CART) rescue trailers are all committed at this time. Producers with livestock in evacuation and pre-evacuation zones near the Aspen Acres Fire should open gates or cut fencing, or transport livestock to other private land if you are able to. The Colorado State Fairgrounds is accepting livestock for emergency large animal sheltering.

If you would like to help, please contact the Pueblo CART emergency ops center at 719-583-6275.

06/26/2026

CLA welcomed a record-breaking crowd of livestock producers, agribusiness partners, policymakers, and industry leaders to its 2026 Annual Meeting, held June 8–9 at the Monarch Casino Resort & Spa in Black Hawk. The meeting theme, “150 Years of Colorado Agriculture, 250 Years of American Legacy,” celebrated the rich history and enduring impact of agriculture in Colorado and across the nation.

Mark your calendars for the next year's CLA Annual Meeting, scheduled for June 14–15, 2027, in Keystone, Colorado!

06/26/2026

06/11/2026

The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) welcomed a record-breaking crowd of more than 200 livestock producers, agribusiness partners, policymakers, and industry leaders to its 2026 Annual Meeting, held June 8–9 at the Monarch Casino Resort & Spa in Black Hawk. The meeting theme, “150 Years of Colorado Agriculture, 250 Years of American Legacy,” celebrated the rich history and enduring impact of agriculture in Colorado and across the nation.

The two-day event provided an opportunity for members to engage in meaningful discussions about the opportunities and challenges facing Colorado agriculture.

Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4e34VfZ

06/11/2026

Congrats to CLA member Joel Jarnagin for receiving this prestigious nomination!

Raised in a Kansas cattle feeding operation, Joel Jarnagin built his career on hard work, discipline and a commitment to people.

Today, as CEO of Cobalt Cattle Company, he has helped grow the business from a single yard to one of the largest cattle feeding operations in the country.

Known for his steady leadership and focus on relationships, Joel’s impact continues to shape the industry.

Vote today for the 2027 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recipient! 👉 cattlefeeders.org/vote