Colorado Livestock Association

10/25/2025

Congratulations to Kent Bamford, a longtime CLA member and former CLA President, on earning this prestigious honor!

We extend our sincere congratulations to Kent Bamford, named a 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee! His career is a testament to the power of persistence and deep involvement, demonstrating a commitment to excellence from the feedyard to his numerous civic and agricultural leadership roles.

It is a privilege to honor those whose work elevates our entire industry. We look forward to celebrating Bamford’s legacy of service and success in person at the annual banquet in Nashville next February! 🏆

Read more about Bamford and his contributions to the beef industry here. 👉 cattlefeeders.org/hall-of-fame

10/24/2025

We had a great meeting with our endorsed brokers from Flood & Peterson, HUB International, and Renaissance Insurance Group! We’re proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals who share our commitment to keeping Colorado’s farms and ranches safe.
Since 2001, the CLA Safety Group Program has returned over $3.5 million in dividends to members — rewarding those who make safety a priority.
Learn more about how the program supports our ag community: https://www.coloradolivestock.org/safety/

10/22/2025

Join us for the Q4 CLA Safety Training Webinar on November 20th at 9:30 AM via Zoom!

Learn from the experts:
🚜 "Drive to Survive" with Pat Haage, Senior Risk Control Advisor
⚠️ "Permit Required Confined Spaces" with Monica Morris, Safety Consultant

📝 Register now 👉 bit.ly/Q4CLASafety
or scan the QR code in the image!
CLA Safety Group Members earn TWO training credits!

10/21/2025

The annual meeting between the staff of CDPHE, the Environmental Ag Program, and members of the Colorado Livestock Association took place this afternoon.

Collaboration between regulators and Colorado’s farmers and ranchers is essential for the continuous improvement and sustainability of our industry and our natural resources.

In 2005, CLA members played a key role in establishing the Environmental Ag Program to oversee air and water quality protection regulations specific to animal feeding operations. This includes issuing permits, conducting site inspections, developing and implementing policies and regulations, providing technical assistance, and initiating enforcement actions in coordination with the Air and Water Quality Control Divisions.

10/21/2025

Tell congress to protect America’s farmers and ranchers!

https://www.ncba.org/news-media/news/details/44430/argentinian-beef-import-plan-harms-us-cattle-producers?fbclid=IwdGRjcANj3rhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkjZumj3PQCgSiqmdL7uFaKZ1hlwh-mC5tax0dtyo6nMvAz1KAcRWJ0h1D6c_aem_0oAw4MFHFT0kkRzhXRQkqg

President Trump’s plan to import Argentinian beef to lower beef prices is the wrong approach. This plan only creates chaos for America’s family farmers and ranchers while doing nothing to lower grocery store prices. Argentina has a deeply unbalanced trade relationship with the U.S. and a history of foot-and-mouth disease. Instead of helping Argentina, tell President Trump to stand with American cattle producers!

10/15/2025

CLA Immediate Past President Kenny Rogers was featured by the Beef Council talking about conservation on his family ranch. 🌾🌱🥩

Check it out!

10/03/2025

Has your ranch participated in TRAC program? Click the link to learn more about this great program offered by CSU’s Ryan Rhoades!

Sustaining Colorado’s family ranches for future generations requires building financially healthy, resilient businesses—and that’s where Ryan Rhoades, CSU beef extension specialist and associate professor of animal sciences, comes in.

Drawing on his background in economics, meat science, and beef production, Rhoades launched the Total Ranch Analysis for Colorado (TRAC) program to provide free, in-depth financial, production, and management analyses for cow-calf operations across the state. In just six years, he’s worked with 30–40 ranches covering more than a million acres.

Read more on SOURCE ➡️ https://col.st/bMZNU

CSU Department of Animal Sciences
CSU Extension

10/01/2025

ALERT: "Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for 21 days. Dectomax-CA1 is conditionally approved for use only in cattle."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for 21 days.

10/01/2025

A few weeks ago, the CLA Board of Directors hosted a welcome reception for our CEO, Travis Grant. Travis began his tenure with the organization at the start of August and has hit the ground running! Thank you to the Grant family, CLA leadership, and our partners for joining us in this celebration!

09/22/2025

Thank you ag teachers for everything you do! 🔵🟡

To all former, present, and future ag teachers....

Your dedication to teaching agriculture is the spark that ignites a brighter future for our leaders, innovators, agriculturalists, and agriculture education teachers! You're empowering the next generation to grow, thrive, and shape the course of our collective tomorrow.

Thank you today, tomorrow and into the future!

09/22/2025

WASHINGTON (September 22, 2025) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall responded to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that a new case of New World screwworm has been detected in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, less than ...

09/09/2025

Joining in on the fun and excitement of at is a tradition for many CLA members. 🟠🟢 We spy CLA Board members Brett Rutledge and Julie McCaleb helping to serve up some delicious pork for the annual barbecue at our land grant university. 🤤 !