Newsmakers in Agriculture

Troy Schneider, a Colorado corn grower and board member of the National Corn Growers Association gives some insight to what the board is working on: some new tariffs, the Farm Bill, E-15, and more!

Colorado Corn Producer, Troy Schnieder, is a National Corn Growers Association Board member. He talks about what the association is working on including the Farm Bill, E-15, Tariffs, and restructuring action teams.

Colorado Cattlemen's Association has a new president! Tom Harrington talks about the issues and priorities important to the members.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation talks with Lorrie Boyer about the impact Bird Flu has on the dairy industry.

Ed Elfmann, the senior vice president of the American Bankers Association talked to Lorrie Boyer about a proposed new bill that would lower interest rates for rural homeowners.

Brad Erker from CO Wheat talks to Lorrie Boyer about this years wheat harvest and some new varieties of wheat that will be available.

Bill Bullard with R-CALF United Stock Growers of America talked with Lorrie Boyer about the new rule release of the Packers and Stockyards Act, the Corporation Transparency Act, and current political climate for agriculture.

Jim Yahn, General Manager of the North Sterling and Prewitt Reservoirs, talks about, well...water! May 24, 2024

Nick Colglazier with the Colorado Corn Promotion Council talks about a recent trade relations trip to Morocco and the revamped website launch. 

Conversation with Colorado Cattlemen’s Association on currently hot topics in the cattle industry including HPAI in cattle, wolf kills in Western Colorado, state legislation, and federal issues such as RFID ear tag use.

Chris Galen with the National Milk Producers Federation talks about HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) in Dairy Cattle, Federal Milk Marketing Order, and other work the NMPF is doing in the dairy industry.

Colorado State Commissioner of Ag, Kate Greenberg, gives CDA and issues updates, including comments on the second wolf kill from a re-introduced wolf.

Lorrie Boyer and Bill Bullard explore R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America's take on Paraguay Beef imports, Packers and Stockyards Act rules, RFID Ear Tags, and the Farm Bill. 

Colorado Farm Bureau's Executive Vice President Taylor Szilagyi talks with Lorrie about the state and federal legislation that they are tracking. 

Colorado State Commissioner of Ag, Kate Greenberg talks Colorado Department of Agriculture happenings, grants, and legislation.

Water Expert, Jim Yahn, General Manager of North Sterling and Prewitt Reservoirs provides an update on area reservoir levels, projects, and state legislation affecting ag water.

There are far fewer farms in the United States than there used to be and Colorado leads the way in farm land being taken out of production. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Danny Munch, joins Lorrie Boyer to talk about the latest Census of Ag report. 

Some information for the ranchers and livestock farmers - all about caring for your calves.

Listen in for a montly update with the Colorado Cattlemen's Association.

Colorado Independent Cattle Growers Association on several industry topics including Product of the USA labeling, Packers and Stockyards New Rule, and proposed state legislation.

Colorado Corn talks about recent discussions and priorities, including pursuing new markets in renewable energy and Farm Bill.

National Milk Producers Federation with general updates on Federal Appropriations, Fam Bill, Milk Marketing Order, and more. 

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America CEO, Bill Bullard. He talks about the new rule issued by USDA that will enforce the Packers and Stockyards and Act and then he gives an update on RFID Ear Tags for cattle and his concerns about the government pushing for mandatory use of these tags.

Dr. Maggie Baldwin gives updates on the continuting education opportunities from the State Verinarian Office.

National Farmers Union, Executive Director, Rob LaRew on new USDA Rule to enforce Packers and Stockyards Act.