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Memorial Day 2013…Thanks…

To all who serve, have served or to those and their families that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our our freedom…THANKS!

The Denver Cash Grain Bids for May 24th…

GL_GR110    *Next Release Date*
Greeley, CO    Fri May 24, 2013    USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News

Daily Grain Bids for Denver and Surrounding Areas

*Next Release Date will be Tue May 28, 2013*

Spot bids to producers for grain delivered to terminal and country
elevators.  Bids dollar/bu. except for Barley which is dollar/cwt.
Bids are as of 3:00 PM MST.
Bids        Change (cents)
US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat      7.21-7.50    9 to 10 lower
Up to 12 percent protein

US 2 Yellow Corn                6.87-7.17    5 lower

US 2 Barley                          13.00    steady

Source:  USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

The BARN’s Closing Ag Market Report…

NEW CME TRADING HOURS WENT INTO EFFECT ON APRIL 8th, 2013… 

this report is now available by 1pm each weekday!

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05-24-13 *NRCS-CO / YCCD News*Rancher and Range Land Owners Field Day near Wray, CO June 11th…

Livestock owners, managers and land owners are invited to attend an informative Ranchers Field Day on Tuesday, June 11.  We will meet for the field day at Dwight and Nancy Rockwell’s headquarters just west of Wray, Colorado.  Registration, coffee and rolls will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the ranch headquarters.  The field day will begin at 9 a.m. and end by 3 p.m.

Plants tell us a lot about how much the drought has affected them, but only if we know how to read them.  Once we know what to look for and what we should ignore, we can make decisions that are more informed.

Attendees will learn how the drought of 2012 has affected the plants found on both sandy and hard ground sites.  The group will learn how to look at the plants to judge the health of our own rangeland.  Most significantly, we will hear what decisions need to be made and what actions should be taken to protect our ground.

05-24-13 Bent County’s Fort Lyon to provide new tool in statewide effort to help Veterans and end homelessness…

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DENVER — Friday, May 24, 2013 —  The State of Colorado announced today the historical veterans’ facility in Bent County will begin serving veterans and chronically homeless individuals from across the state in late August.

The 550-acre facility, which served as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, sanatorium and prison before it closed in 2012, will offer participants supportive housing, health services, substance abuse treatment, counseling and job training to enable them to transition successfully into independent living in the community of their choice.

“Those referred to Fort Lyon will have access to the supports they need to maintain housing and a healthy lifestyle as they make the transition off the streets and back into their communities,” said Pat Coyle, Director of the Colorado Division of Housing.

Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed SB 13-210 at the facility in Las Animas. The bipartisan legislation determines correctional officer compensation practices and designates the Fort Lyon property as a supportive residential community for the homeless.

Fort Lyon will begin housing 80 clients by late fall; this will increase to 200 by July 2014, and could maintain a maximum capacity of 300 by July 2015.

The repurposing is part of Pathways Home Colorado’s ongoing effort to replicate best practice models, support regional priorities and become more strategic in preventing and ending homelessness.

05-24-13 US Senator Bennet Stresses Importance of Farm Bill and Conservation Programs…

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor yesterday to highlight the importance of passing a full five-year Farm Bill that provides certainty for Colorado producers and rural communities. Bennet underscored the revamped conservation title that makes critical reforms for farming and ranching families trying to protect the agricultural heritage of their land.

In his remarks, Bennet said, “This revamped conservation title is huge for rural America and for my State. It is critical for farming and ranching families looking to keep their land in agriculture generation to generation. It is incredibly important for our hunters and sportsmen. It is important for anybody–which is most of us–who cares about the long-term health of our soil, our air, and our water. These conservation measures help us improve the efficiency of production agriculture and improve the quality of the environment in farm country. We recognize that keeping these landscapes in their historical, undeveloped state is an economic driver for our entire State and for our entire region–for tourism and for wildlife habitat.”

Official Transcript:

05-24-13 US Congressman Gardner: Fed up with local FAA office, requests audit…

WASHINGTON D.C. – After years of lost paperwork and now weeks of repeated attempts to contact the Federal Aviation Administration about negligence at the agency’s local office in Colorado, Congressman Cory Gardner (CO-04) is still waiting for a reply to his constituents, and he’s fed up with the lack of response. His office has been working on several cases where delays have been long and the FAA is unresponsive.

“This type of laziness and disregard from a government agency is unacceptable,” Gardner said. “My office has been trying to reach officials at FAA’s regional office and representatives in Washington D.C. to address a pressing economic matter that affects the state of Colorado. Every day they ignore us businesses are losing money and the state is losing revenue.”

Gardner is requesting that the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation conduct a full audit of the FAA’s regional office  to find out why it has been negligent in processing permit applications (including losing them) for commercial and agricultural usage. In a letter to the Inspector General, Gardner cites a recent example of FAA ineptitude that needs to be addressed:

05-24-13 *USDA Op-Ed* Taking Time to Remember the Fallen…USDA Ag Sec Tom Vilsack…

This Memorial Day weekend, I hope all Americans will take a moment to honor the service of those who have lost their lives defending our nation. America is a beacon of freedom and democracy today, in no small part because of those who throughout history stood in defense of our values and principles.

 

We must also remain united in our commitment to today’s active and reserve service members, our veterans, and their families.

 

At USDA, we understand the special contributions of rural America to our armed services. More than six million veterans live in rural America – and a disproportionate number of today’s service members hail from small towns and rural communities.

 

USDA’s staff across America includes more than 10,000 veterans and our team works hard every day to strengthen services in rural areas that help veterans and their families. This includes everything from health clinics and telemedicine services, to distance learning opportunities and training for those who want to start a farm or ranch.

 

We work closely with other federal agencies, as well as through a partnership with the American Legion, to help get rural veterans the assistance they need to find a job. And I’m proud that today, more than 40 percent of our new hires at USDA are veterans.

 

05-24-13 *NASS-CO NEWS* USDA TO GATHER DATA ON 2013 CROP ACREAGE AND STOCKS…

CLICK HERE to visit the USDA/NASS Website

Bill Meyer, USDA-NASS CO Field Office Director

LAKEWOOD, CO– Due to extreme drought conditions across Colorado, how many acres of wheat are expected to be harvested this year? How many acres of corn will farmers plant this growing season? What percentage of those acres were planted to biotech varieties?

These are a few of the critical questions the Colorado Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will soon ask of Colorado producers as part of the June Agricultural Surveys.

Through two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, NASS will gather data on what crops have been planted and what commodities are in storage. This information will provide a comprehensive picture of how things are shaping up in 2013 for the U.S. agriculture industry.

“The agriculture survey is done online, by mail, phone, or fax, but for the area survey, we visit randomly selected tracts of land and interview the operators of any farm or ranch on that land. We collect information on crop acreage – including biotech crops—as well as grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents, land values, and value of sales,” said Bill Meyer, director of the NASS Colorado Field Office.

05-24-13 *CSU Ext News* Growing Certified Wheat Seed…

     

Making Decisions:  The first step is deciding which variety to grow.  Essentially all new wheat varieties in Colorado are protected by PVP (the Plant Variety Protection Act), and are handled by a genetics provider.  There are many providers licensing varieties in Colorado, including the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation (CWRF), Syngenta/AgriPro, Monsanto/Westbred, Limagrain Cereal Seeds, NuPride, Kansas wheat Alliance, and Watley Seed.  In order to grow one of their varieties, you need to contact them, discuss licensee arrangements, and learn about how royalties will be collected.  The royalty is an additional fee charged on the sale of certified seed which supports continued wheat breeding efforts.  Normally the seed grower will need to mark up the cost of seed to cover the associated royalties, so this needs to be considered.

     Planting:  Next, find a source of Foundation or Registered seed.  You must be authorized by the genetics provider to receive and plant this seed.  Let the Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA) office know you plan to produce Cert

ified seed.  Review the land requirements in the CSGA Standards book.  Generally, a field producing Certified seed needs to be out of wheat for one year, and a field producing Registered seed needs to be out of wheat for two years.  Select a clean piece of land, preferably free of any noxious weeds.  Thoroughly clean out the drill before planting.

Prepare Fields:  In the spring, fill out an Application for Field Inspection, which also serves as a Membership application.  The appropriate fees are due with the application.  Treat the fields with herbicides if necessary to control weed infestations.  Rogue fields of unwanted plants prior to arranging field inspection.  Remember, there are tolerances for off-type wheat plants and for the amount of jointed goatgrass which can be present.  There is zero tolerance for weeds like bindweed and feral rye.  If an area of the field is not going to be saved for seed, clearly mark off the area not to be inspected.

05-24-13 *CSU Ext News* Dealing with Herbicide-Weed Resistance…

     While herbicide resistant weeds may or may not be prevalent in your area yet, the best long-term approach to delay resistance is to adopt proactive strategies.  Farmers are faced with the challenge of dealing with and learning to manage gyphosate herbicide-resistant weeds in fields, just as they have done with other chemistries, such as atrazine.

Where Do Herbicide-resistant Weeds Come From?

Natural weed populations contain individual plants (biotypes) that are more tolerant to some herbicides.  Repeated use of any herbicide by itself will expose weed populations to selection pressure, which may result in the survival of individual plants with greater tolerance or resistance to the repeatedly used herbicide.  If these plants are not controlled by a different herbicide or cultural practice, the herbicide-resistant biotype weed can reproduce and spread.

Impact of Glyphosate Herbicide-resistant Weeds

If not properly managed, a small isolated glyphosate-resistant weed patch can soon spread across an entire field and potentially into neighboring fields.  Depending on the crop, a limited number of postemergence herbicide options may be available to control, glyphosate-resistant weeds in a crop.                                                                         Any field can develop glyphosate-resistant weeds, and glyphosate resistance is not restricted to certain regions.  Farmers are faced with the challenge of dealing with and learning to manage herbicide-resistant weeds in their fields, just as they have done with other chemistries, such as atrazine, in the past.  By implementing effective management strategies, producers may be better prepared if and when glyphosate-resistant weed species are found in their region.  Practicing good weed control will not only benefit your fields, but will also minimize the risk of spreading weeds to neighboring fields.

Proactive Weed Management Strategies

HPLE-CBC-SSTF Update…

(The BARN – Briggsdale, CO) Join Tim Stutzman inside the BARN each week, usually on Mondays with a look back at last week’s sales & a look ahead at the upcoming sales & events @ High Plains 

HPLE AUCTION SCHEDULE

SUMMER SALE SCHEDULE UNDERWAY – ALL CLASSES OF CATTLE SELL ON THURSDAYS 

Friday, May 30th

AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL TUES, May 28th @ NOON

 @ 9am – Regular WEIGH COWS/BULLS followed by STOCKER/FEEDERS

Saturday, June 1st High Plains Select Horse Catalog Sale Preview @ 10am Sale @ 1pm

Saturday, June 15th @ 10am – MONTHLY HAY AUCTION

HPLE/CBC/FARMCO ARCHIVE

PRIOR REPORT - 052013_hple-cbc-sstf_7m3s.mp3

 

05-23-13 LOCAL EGG PRODUCERS ENCOURAGE COLORADANS TO SPRING INTO NATIONAL EGG MONTH WITH VITAMIN D…

DENVER – May 23, 2013 – May is National Egg Month, and there is a lot to celebrate about this incredible source of nutrition. Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association encourages Coloradans to take advantage of all of the benefits eggs have to offer from the pocketbook to the waistline.

As the weather gets warmer and outside activities pick up, Americans can increase their intake of the sunshine vitamin even more by eating all-natural foods, like eggs, which are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. In fact, the USDA recently reviewed egg nutrient data and results showed that one large egg contains 41 IU of vitamin D, 64 percent higher than before.

“Vitamin D is a nutrient that should not be overlooked,” says Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD. “In addition to working with calcium to help form and maintain strong, healthy bones, vitamin D works with calcium to prevent the development of osteoporosis in older adults. At 15 cents apiece, eggs are an easy, all-natural and inexpensive way to boost your vitamin D intake. Other good sources of vitamin D include fortified milk and fish, such as salmon and tilapia.”

Furthermore, eggs are an easy and versatile way to get that high-quality protein. One large egg also has varying amounts of 13 essential vitamins and minerals all for 70 calories! Regardless of how you prefer your eggs — hard-boiled, scrambled, poached or others —this month is the perfect time to brush up on your egg cooking skills. Visit the Incredible Egg’s Cooking School <http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes-and-more/cooking-school>  for step-by-step directions and pictures.

05-23-13 *FSA-CO-Weld County News* Farm Service Agency Deadlines Approaching…

The Farm Service Agency offers a variety of programs to agriculture producers in Weld County.  There are three deadlines approaching very soon for crop acreage, disaster and conservation programs.

Crop Acreage Reports

Producers who would traditionally plant corn and are prevented from planting their intended acreage due to limited irrigation supplies are reminded not only to report their prevented plantings to their crop insurance agent, but also to FSA.  The final planting date for corn in Weld County is May 25^th annually.  Producers only have 15 days after the final plant date to report prevented plantings.

Once a farmer has planted all of their acres for 2013, they are encouraged to call the Farms Service Agency at 970.356.8097 to schedule an appointment to report their plantings.  The final reporting date is July 15^th.

Disaster Program Ends June 7^th

Crop losses suffered in 2011 may be eligible for compensation through a program referenced as SURE.  SURE is an acronym for Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program and provides payments to farmers who carried crop insurance on all insurable crops in crop year 2011.  This does not cover losses to pastures and other grazed crops.  Farmers who believe they may be eligible must contact the Weld County FSA by June 7, 2013.

Conservation Reserve Program Signup ends June 14^th

Producers are showing a lot of interest in General Signup number 45 that began May 20 and will end June 14.  Many of the offers are for reenrolled land set to expire September 30, 2013.  If anyone is interested in offering a piece of land into the 10-year, Conservation Reserve Program, they should contact FSA to schedule an appointment.

In order to submit a successful offer both land and producer eligibility requirements must be met.  The producer must have owned the property for at least 12 months by the end of signup and must comply with adjusted gross income provisions.  Eligible lands include land that has been farmed in 4 out of 6 years between 2002 and 2007 or be expired or expiring CRP and still consist of an eligible permanent grass cover.

Weld County Producer appointments can be scheduled by calling 970.356.8097 extension 2.

05-23-13 USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives…

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications from qualified non-profit organizations and educational facilities to help rural cooperatives develop new markets for their products and services. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today’s announcement is one part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the rural economy.

“This funding is part of the Obama Administration’s effort to ensure the development of a rural economy built to last. This program supports business development services for rural cooperatives. These funds will promote start up, expansion and operational improvements as cooperatives work to grow and strengthen their businesses and provide sustainable, well-paying jobs to rural residents,” said Vilsack.

USDA is offering Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education. The grants may be used to conduct feasibility studies, create business plans, help rural cooperatives develop markets and provide training for cooperative leadership. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers, which in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and cooperatives.

Through this notice, USDA may award up to $6.5 million in grants. The deadline for paper applications is July 15, 2013. Electronic copies are due July 10, 2013. For information on how to apply, see page 30848 of the May 23, 2013 Federal Register, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-05-23/html/2013-12329.htm or contact the USDA Rural Development State Office.

05-22-13 RMFU Expresses Opposition to Tying Conservation to Crop Insurance…

In a letter to our six senators representing Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, RMFU expressed strong opposition to a portion of the Senate draft of the farm bill that makes crop insurance dependent on complying with conservation requirements.

“This provision makes no sense,” said RMFU President Kent Peppler, a Mead, Colo., farmer. “It jeopardizes the farmer’s most valuable risk management tool. A farmer dealing with drought could suddenly find that his entire wheat crop is ruled uninsurable. That’s unfair and unreasonable. It ties two regulatory agencies together, both of them understaffed and underfunded. It’s such a burden that it’s likely to be selectively enforceable.”

05-22-13 US Dept of Interior Awards Grants in 11 Western States to Improve Water Management, Supplies…CO’s Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Assn $38k+…

$20.8 million awarded to 44 projects that will conserve water for more than 400,000 people, enough energy equivalent for nearly 1,000 households

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor today announced 44 projects in 11 states that will receive $20.8 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants from Reclamation. The complete list of projects is available at www.usbr.gov/WaterSMART/weeg.

“Throughout the West, we’re seeing that drought, growing populations, energy demands and basic environmental needs are stressing our finite water and energy supplies,” Secretary Jewell said.  “These WaterSMART grants will help stretch water supplies and improve water and energy efficiencies in communities throughout the West to support sustainable uses of our limited resources.”

Reclamation estimates that together the 44 projects could save more than 100,000 acre-feet of water annually – enough for more than 400,000 people. Through reduced pumping and the addition of more efficient equipment, these projects are anticipated to save 10.8 million kilowatt-hours annually – enough energy to power nearly 1,000 households.

“Water is a precious resource, and using it more efficiently is important to ensure a sustainable supply for agricultural, municipal and industrial use, recreation and for the environment,” Commissioner Connor said. “Through collaborative programs such as WaterSMART, the federal government works with state and local entities to update infrastructure and improve operations to help meet water and energy demands now and in the future.”

Any entity receiving funding must provide at least a 50-percent match to the Reclamation funding.  Entities that are eligible for funding include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts or other organizations with water or power delivery authority in the 17 western states, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands.

Examples of funding recipients include:

• Colorado’s Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association, Headgate Automation, Remote Monitoring & Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions System = Reclamation Funding: $38,758      Total Project Cost: $86,128 The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association in Montrose, Colorado will install new automatic headgate controls and a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions system on the M&D and Ironstone Canals to better manage water supplies throughout the delivery system. By completing these improvements, the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association is directly addressing the Conveyance System Efficiency Improvements adaptation strategy identified in Technical Report F of the 2012 WaterSMART Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study. The project is expected to result in the better management of approximately 309,704 acre-feet of water annually.

05-22-13 CO Sec of State Gessler offers tips for charitable efforts after OK tornado…

Denver – Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler today urged Coloradans to ensure they donate wisely, so their contributions go to legitimate charities that will meaningfully help victims, families, and Oklahoma residents recover from this disaster. Gessler offered guidance to help Coloradans avoid scams and efficiently direct money to those in need.

“Tragedy like this moves people to help,” Gessler said. “Unfortunately, we often see scams pop up in these situations. I want to make sure all the resources Coloradans donate to the recovery effort are getting to the right place.”

Making a Donation

Existing charities are more likely to have the sound management and experience to quickly respond to a disaster situation, and it will have a track record that you can review. If a charity is new, you may want to do further investigating.

You can start atwww.checkthecharity.com.

If you are solicited for a donation, call the charity to see if it is aware of the solicitation and has authorized the use of its name. Verify with local charities any claims that the soliciting charity will support local organizations.

If you are solicited for a donation over the phone, consider visiting the charities website and donating online through a secured transaction. When donating online, be sure you are visiting the official website of the charity you wish to support. Do not click on links to charities on unfamiliar websites or in texts or emails. These may take you to a lookalike website where you will be asked to provide personal financial information or to click on something that downloads harmful malware into your computer. Don’t assume that charity recommendations on Facebook, blogs or other social media have already been vetted.

05-20-13 *US Senator Bennet* American Red Cross taking Donations for Moore, OK Tornado Victims…

US Senator Michael Bennet (CO)

Earlier today, a major tornado passed through Moore, Oklahoma leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Early reports indicate the tornado struck the densely populated area, destroying homes and two schools.Please keep this community in your thoughts and consider a donation to the Red Cross to help the citizens recover.

The quickest way to lend a hand to victims of the tornado is to text REDCROSS to 90999 which will dontate $10 to the response effort. You can also visit their website at redcross.org.

If you can’t afford a donation, please consider sharing this information on your facebook and twitter feeds. You can also help get the word out that the Red Cross has a website where people can list themselves as safe and allow family members to search for loved ones.

The website is https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

Thank you for your generosity in this time of need for one of Colorado’s neighbors.

Sincerely,

Michael Bennet

RELATED PRESS RELEASE from the American Red Cross…

05-20-13 The 2013 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Information Update…

Submitted to BARN Media by:  John Deering, Peaks & Plains Regional Extension Agricultural Economist

The ACRE program hasn’t received much signup interest in Colorado thus far, but it might be worth a good look for Colorado corn and wheat producers this year due to falling crop prices and condition of the state wheat crop.  The attached information sheet “2013 Colorado ACRE Information.pdf” has the marketing year average price estimates from the most recent May 10th, 2013 USDA-WASDE report and shows the result of various outcomes of market prices and state average yields, the two major factors in payment calculations.  The cost of the ACRE program is a 20% reduction in direct payments and a 30% reduction in marketing assistance loan rates.  If interested in signing up for the ACRE program, producers should contact their local FSA offices or visit the following links for more information.

For questions on the mechanics of the ACRE program please call John Deering @ 970-345-2287 orJohn.Deering@Colostate.edu<mailto:John.Deering@Colostate.edu>.

CLICK HERE to view and update sheet on the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program, a revenue protection program approved in the 2008 farm bill and renewed early this year for the 2013 crop year with a signup deadline of June 3rd, 2013.

05-20-13 *CDOT News* Colorado Ramps Up Enforcement for Click It or Ticket, May 20th – June 2nd…

STATEWIDE – The Colorado State Patrol and 63 law enforcement agencies across Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign by increasing enforcement of seat belt and child passenger safety laws.  The ramped up enforcement takes place Monday, May 20 through Sunday, June 2. The goal is to get more Coloradans to buckle up and ultimately save lives across the state.

In 2012, 159 people who weren’t buckled up lost their lives in traffic crashes on Colorado roadways, which is down from 185 unrestrained fatalities in 2011. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is focusing its public awareness campaign on male pickup truck drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 as they have the highest propensity for not wearing their seat belts. Sixty-one men between the ages of 18-34 who died in a crash were not wearing a seatbelt. And pickup trucks have a seat belt usage rate of 72%, which is 10% less than the state average usage rate.

“We’ve made progress over the past year in reducing the number of people killed on Colorado roadways, but still far too many motorists aren’t buckling up,” said Darrell Lingk, CDOT’s Director of Highway Safety. “The Click It or Ticket campaign gives us an opportunity to remind everyone that seat belts save lives, and that there are serious risks when people don’t buckle up.”

High-visibility enforcement such as the Click It or Ticket mobilization is credited with increase seat belt use in Colorado. Since Click It or Ticket started in 2002, seat belt use has increased from 72% to 82% in 2012. There has also been a 58% decline in unrestrained deaths—380 in 2002 and 159 in 2012. During the Click It or Ticket enforcement, the Colorado State Patrol also will be asking motorists to buckle up with radio messages as part of its commercial vehicle summer-long safety campaign which reminds motorists to give trucks more room on our roadways.

“Troopers at the Colorado State Patrol are reminded nearly every day of the needless deaths that occur when someone neglects to wear a seat belt.  And we are relieved when we respond to a crash where everyone survives because they took two seconds to buckle up,” said Colonel Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol.  “We would much rather write a seat belt citation than a fatal crash report.  That means no excuses and no warnings if you’re not buckled up.”

Last year during the May Click It or Ticket enforcement period, 8,803 seat belt violations were issued.

Colorado’s Seat Belt Laws

05-20-13 *CSU Ext – SeCO News* Ag Leasing Workshops in Cheyenne Wells an Las Animas on May 29th…

Is Agriculture Leasing an Option for You? 

Regardless if you are an owner or an operator, is leasing land, equipment, livestock, etc. and option to consider?  What is the difference, if any, between what is fair and what is equitable?

These will be the topics of discussion at two workshops on May 29^th.  The first workshop will be in Cheyenne Wells at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds meeting room from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The second workshop will be in Las Animas at the Bent County Fairgrounds from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Producers interested in attending either workshop are asked to RSVP to the Kiowa County Extension Office at 719-438-5321.  Refreshments will be served.

CSU Peaks to Plains Regional Specialists Jeff Tranel, Agriculture and Business Management Economist in Pueblo, and John Deering, Agriculture and Business Management Specialist in Northeast Colorado, will discuss crop share leases, cash leases, flexible leases, and livestock leases.

If you have a disability for which you seek an accommodation, please notify the sponsoring county Extension office at least 10 working days prior to the event.  Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating.  Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended, nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned.

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05-20-13 Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Awards Scholarships to Nine Outstanding Applicants…

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Awards Scholarships to Nine Outstanding Applicants

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Foundation today announced the recipients of nine scholarships. The scholarships are funded by RMFU, FUSA Insurance Agency, and memorials to historic members of Farmers Union. They are given to students with outstanding scholastic achievements and community service, to recognize their gifts and assist them in pursuing their education.

“These recipients are bright young people who are the future leaders of our communities. The RMFU Foundation is proud to present scholarships to nine outstanding young leaders, to help them achieve their career goals,” said RMFU Education Director Jennifer Luitjens Bahr.

05-17-13 Federation of State Beef Councils to Salute 50th Anniversary at 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference…

Former and current staffs, volunteers and state executives invited to

help celebrate milestone at day-long event in Denver

Denver, Colo. (May 17, 2013) – A major milestone in grassroots beef promotion will be recognized Thursday, Aug. 8, as the Federation of State Beef Councils celebrates its 50th anniversary. The day-long celebration will be held as part of the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver Aug. 7-10.

The Federation of State Beef Councils is a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Prior to a 1996 merger between the National Cattlemen’s Association and National Live Stock and Meat Board, the Federation was housed at the Beef Industry Council (BIC) of the Meat Board. The BIC was created by the Meat Board in 1963 to give particular focus to the promotion of beef in the consumer marketplace.

05-16-13 Inside Colorado’s Water Plan with Special Policy Advisor to the CO Governor Dr John Stulp…

Dr John Stulp, DVM
Special Policy Advisor to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper & Chairman of the Interbasin Compact Committee

(BARN Media – Briggsdale, CO) May 16th, 2013 - Joining the Colorado Ag News Network inside the BARN is Dr. John Stulp, Special Policy Advisor to the Governor on Water and the Chairman of the Interbasin Compact Committee. Dr Stulp discusses several topics regarding CO Governor John Hickenlooper directing the Colorado Water Conservation Board, or CWCB, to begin their work on a draft of the Colorado Water Plan, which will support agriculture in rural Colorado and align state policy to the state’s water values….

 - History of the CWCB and the IBBC
 - Intent of the Colorado Water Plan
 - & MUCH MORE

To listen to the entire interview with Dr. John Stulp, click on the audio mp3 link below…

051613_cowaterplandrjohnstulp_20m55s.mp3

To view a signed copy of the complete Executive Order signed by Governor Hickenlooper – CLICK HERE

To learn more about Colorado’s Water Plan – CLICK HERE

To learn more about the Colorado Water Conservation Board – CLICK HERE

Check out the new CWCB Drought Response Website – CLICK HERE

To learn more about the Interbasin Compact Committee – CLICK HERE

05-16-13 US Congressman Cory Gardner Wheat Tour Scheduled for May 31st…

Congressman Cory Gardner (R.-4th) visits the Randy Wilks farm near Burlington on the 2012 Wheat Tour. Front row, left to right, CWAC Secretary/Treasurer Randy Wilks, Burlington, Congressman Gardner, CAWG Past President Randy Traxler, Otis, and CAWG Director Chris Tallman, Brandon; back row: CWAC Vice President Steve Beedy, Genoa, and CAWG President Mark Linnebur, Byers.

May 16, 2013, Fort Collins, Colo. - The Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) and the Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC) will host the third annual Gardner Wheat Tour on Friday, May 31, 2013.  The wheat tour will include events in Baca and Prowers counties, and is an opportunity for wheat farmers to meet and talk with U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner (R-4th).

Gardner’s large Fourth Congressional District includes 17 major winter wheat producing counties on the Eastern Plains. In 2012, the district accounted for 97.1 percent of Colorado’s total wheat production, valued at an estimated $584.4 million.

“It is especially important for Congressman Gardner to visit the southern counties of his district this year, as they are still in a severe drought situation. Areas north of I-70 have received some moisture, but the southern part of our state is really hurting,” said CAWG President Mark Linnebur, “This will be a great opportunity for those producers who won’t actually harvest any wheat this year because of the drought to discuss the situation with the Congressman.”

“Congress is beginning to consider the farm bill again this month, so it is a key time for the Congressman to see what is happening in Colorado,” Linnebur said, “We will be emphasizing the need for a strong safety net for wheat farmers through the crop insurance program.”

Colorado wheat producers are invited to attend and participate in the following events scheduled on Friday, May 31:

A lunch program with Prowers County area wheat farmers will begin at 11:45 a.m. at the Steve Shelton farm located 9 miles south of Lamar on Highway 287 and ½ mile west on CR X. Please RSVP by calling the wheat office at 1-800-WHEAT-10 or 970-449-6994.

A dinner program with Baca County area wheat producers will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Baca Crop Care (26322 U.S. Highway 160 in Springfield). Please RSVP by calling Baca Crop Care at (719) 523-1951.

05-15-13 CO Governor Hickenlooper orders work to begin on Colorado Water Plan…

DENVER — Wednesday, May 15, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today directed the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to begin work on a draft Colorado Water Plan that will support agriculture in rural Colorado and align state policy to the state’s water values.

“Colorado deserves a plan for its water future use that aligns the state’s many and varied water efforts and streamlines the regulatory processes,” Hickenlooper said. “We started this effort more than two years ago and are pleased to see another major step forward. We look forward to continuing to tap Colorado’s collaborative and innovative spirit to address our water challenges.”

An executive order signed by Hickenlooper directs the CWCB to utilize the work of the state’s grassroots water process, the Basin Roundtables and Interbasin Compact Committee, in developing a draft report by December 2014. A final report should be completed one year later.

The Colorado Water Plan is necessary to address a variety of issues, including:

05-14-13 USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up…

Landowners and Producers Can Now Enroll in Continuous CRP with General Sign-Up to Follow

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013— Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up beginning May 20 and ending on June 14. Vilsack also announced the restart of sign-up for continuous CRP, including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative, the Highly Erodible Land Initiative, the Grassland Restoration Initiative, the Pollinator Habitat Initiative and other related initiatives. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through Sept. 30, 2013.

“As always, we expect strong competition to enroll acres into CRP, and we urge interested producers to maximize their environmental benefits and to make cost-effective offers,” said Vilsack. “CRP is an important program for protecting environmentally sensitive lands from erosion and sedimentation, and for ensuring the sustainability of our groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. Through the voluntary participation of our farmers and ranchers, CRP helps us to protect our natural resources, preserve wildlife habitat and bring good paying jobs to rural America related to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

Vilsack encouraged producers to look into CRP’s other enrollment opportunities offered on a continuous, non-competitive, sign-up basis.

05-14-13 Farm Service Agency Accepts Continuous CRP Offers…

Beginning May 13, 2013, County Offices are authorized to begin accepting new offers under all CRP Continuous, CREP, FWP, and SAFE signup types.  County Committees may approve new contracts according to 2-CRP. The authority for accepting Signup 44 offers expires September 30, 2013.

The Colorado Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse SAFE area is located in northeastern Weld, northwestern Logan and northern Morgan Counties.  The area is limited to land located within the SAFE areaboundary.

The goal of the Colorado Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse SAFE project is to improve nesting and brood rearing cover for plains sharp-tailed grouse populations in northern Colorado through the re-enrollment and enhancement of existing grassland habitat in CRP that serve as critical habitat for the bird’s population in the state.

Even though the continuous signup continues until September 30, producers must understand that there are a limited number of acres available for acceptance into the Colorado Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse SAFE area and as contracts are approved the availability diminishes.  In a sense it is a first come, first served, based on contract approval.

The Sharp-tailed Grouse SAFE area signup is only offered for existing grass covers or expired CRP that is located in the designated SAFE area.  There are over 12,000 acres of expiring CRP contracts located within the area.  Schedule an appointment after May 13th to complete your SAFE area offer. Keep in mind that the competitive general signup for all other eligible land begins May 20 and ends June 14.  To schedule an appointment call (970) 356-8097.

A fact sheet with additional information about the Colorado Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse and information about other programs offered by the Farm Service Agency can be viewed online.

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Questions?
Please contact Jeff Wilson, County Executive Director, at (970) 356-8097, jeff.wilson@co.usda.gov OR contact your local FSA Office.

05-14-13 *CSU Ext News* 2013 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program Update…

CLCIK HERE for even more information…

In a nutshell, 2013 crop prices are down considerably from recent highs.  For Colorado corn farmers especially, the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program could be worth a look this year before the signup deadline on June 3, 2013.

If you haven’t signed up for the ACRE program since its start with the 2009 crop year, you’re in good company as only 2.28% of all Colorado farms enrolled in the ACRE Program for the 2012 crop year.  In many ways, this has been for good reason as crop prices have largely been on the rise since program inception in 2009.  The ACRE program is a revenue protection program that kicks in when a combination of falling yields and prices leads to revenue shortfalls.  Marketing year price estimates from the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates released on May 10^th, 2013 give us some numbers to look at the potential for the program in the 2013 crop year.  Before reading further, it is important to remember that ACRE payments cannot be assured for any given year.  The risk management opportunities that the program offers should be weighed against the costs of enrolling.

ACRE Program

In January of 2013, Congress extended the 2008 Farm Bill to cover production in 2013.  This extension will require producers to choose either the traditional DCP program or the ACRE program.  The 2008 Farm Bill (Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008) authorized a revenue based payment program called Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE).  After electing & enrolling in the ACRE program, producers are eligible for revenue based payments as an alternative to the price based counter-cyclical (CC) payments.  Farms are eligible for the ACRE program if they have base acres for covered commodity crops including the following crops in Colorado:  Wheat, Barley, Canola, Corn, Oats, Grain Sorghum, Soybeans and Sunflowers.

ACRE Election and Enrollment

05-14-13 *CSU Ext – SECO News* Financial Emergency Preparedness…

Have you ever thought of financial emergency preparedness?

We are often told to be prepared for a storm or an electrical outage, but finances are not mentioned.

What happens if there is a fire, a theft or maybe a death?

In a natural disaster your important documents could be totally destroyed. Sales receipts and contracts should be filed for easy access if an insurance claim is necessary. The originals should be kept in a safe place with a copy filed elsewhere for the best protection. Take an inventory of your belongings, or better yet video tape your household items. If you need to file a report with the insurance company one does not remember the items you owned until you go to use it and it is gone. The video will show the items you own so that a full report can be made to the insurance company.

Theft can occur in an instant. Do you have a list of credit and debit card numbers, copies of recent statements, and company contact information? This information is necessary so you can quickly report stolen cards before they are used unlawfully. For easy access to this information photocopy the front and back of each credit and debit card. You will also want to have a recent property inventory completed with serial numbers to help in getting stolen property returned. This would include electronic items and firearms.

Does your spouse and adult children or any others who would need to handle you financial affairs know the location of all papers, contracts, documents, policies, and other needed information? It is recommended that you buy a portable fireproof box if you do not have one. Keep important papers in the box so that you can grab it at a moment’s notice if you must evacuate. Tell others where the box is located so that in the event of a death these importantn papers can be easily located.

For more information on suggested items you should keep contact your local Extension office or go to www.ext.colostate.edu and download Financial Emergency Preparedness fact sheet No. 9.156.

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Submitted By:

Jennifer Wells

Southeast Area Family and Consumer Science Agent

Phone: (719) 254-7608

Jennifer.Wells@colostate.edu

05-09-13 Inside the CO FFA Foundation w/Executive Director Don Thorn…CDE Results, Ag Ed Facility & State Convention…

(The BARN – Briggsdale, CO) May 9th -  Joining the BARN to discuss the latest news and events involving the Colorado FFA Foundation is Executive Director Don Thorn. Thorn mentioned several topics including:

• 2013 CO FFA State CDE Results AVAILABLE NOW – CLICK HERE OR view the pdf version CLICK HERE
• UPDATE: NEW Agriculture Education Facility @ CSU’s ARDEC Campus – Fundraising Campaign Update – CLICK HERE TO TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
• Three Donation & Membership Levels - You choose which one works best for you – $250 Yearly – $2500 Lifetime – $5000 Blue Jacket Society
• 2013 CO FFA State Convention & Trade/Career Show @ NJC in Sterling June 4-5-6
• LIVE AUDIO & VIDEO WEBCASTS during Convention – On June 5th & 6th WATCH all six Convention Sessions PLUS CO FFA Foundation’s “Rising Sun” Talk Show…WATCH ‘em BOTH LIVE on ColoradoFFA.iHigh.com!
• Co FFA Foundation’s State Convention App - Available for Android & Apple Smartphones – COMING SOON
• 2013 CO FFA Foundation Annual Golf Tournament @ Pelican Lakes Golf Course in Windsor on Friday, Sept 13th

To listen to the entire interview with Don Thorn, click the mp3 audio link below…

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To learn more about the Colorado FFA Foundation – CLICK HERE

To learn more about the Colorado FFA Association – CLICK HERE

To learn more about the 2013 Colorado FFA State Convention – CLICK HERE

04-02-13 Inside the BARN with Michelle Staley, Founder & CEO of Busy Breathers LLC and Clever Girls Retreats…

Busy Breathers, LLC Founder & CEO Michelle Staley who is also the co-founder of Clver Girls

(Barn Media & the CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) April 2nd, 2013 - Joining the Colorado Ag News Network inside the BARN is  Michelle Staley, founder and CEO of Busy Breathers LLC, a heavy-duty oxygen carrying backpack for all ages…men, women & even children too. PLUS Staley is also the co-founder of Clever Girls Retreat, where ladies can GROW your business and Ggt entrepreneurial guidance to help support your business and personal goals. Topics discussed within the interview include:

• Michelle Staley background- native of Lindon, CO and a graduate of Woodlin High School as well as a former CO FFA State Officer (1992-93)
• Busy Breathers, LLC History
• Clever Girls History

To listen to the entire interview with Michelle Staley, click the audio mp3 link below

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To learn more about Clever Girls Biz Advisors- CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for an agenda an for registration information…

To learn more about Busy Breathers, LLC and the heavy-duty oxygen backpacks - CLICK HERE

05-24-13 ACE shows Congress ethanol is improving while oil gets worse…

Sioux Falls, SD (May 24, 2013)– In response to the release of the third white paper from the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Environmental Impacts,” the Executive Vice President of the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Brian Jennings submitted comments today about the benefits of the RFS for clean air, innovation, and sustainability.

Jennings full comments can be read here. Brief excerpts are highlighted below.

With respect to the environment: “…petroleum represents the most harmful source of transportation fuel while renewable fuels such as ethanol represent the safest.  Recent crude oil spills have killed fish, animals, and plant life.  Ethanol, on the other hand, is derived from plant life and ethanol coproducts are fed to fish and livestock.  At the same time ethanol’s lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and production efficiencies are dramatically improving, extracting and processing crude oil into gasoline is becoming more expensive, inefficient, and destructive to the environment.”

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News as heard inside the BARN for May 24th…

CLICK HERE to listen to TODAY’s BARN Morning Ag News with Brian Allmer…

Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation

“Senate Votes on Crop Insurance Amendments”

The Senate will not hold additional votes on amendments to the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 until they return from the Memorial Day recess. That means the next vote is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd. On Thursday – Senators voted on three crop insurance amendments. An amendment to end crop insurance subsidies for tobacco was rejected 44 to 52. Ninety-four Senators voted to approve an amendment to authorize the use of the insurance fund to reduce fraud and maintain crop insurance program integrity. That amendment was sponsored by North Carolina’s Kay Hagan. Senators also agreed to an amendment from Dick Durbin of Illinois and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma to limit premium subsidies for those with an average adjusted gross income above 750-thousand dollars. The vote was 59 to 33.

Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow urged Senators to vote against the Durbin-Coburn amendment. She said it would raise premium costs by 40-percent for the affected farmers and would reduce the amount of acreage that must comply with federal conservation standards. According to an analysis of the amendment from former USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins – released by the American Crop Insurers Association Thursday – the affected farmers would be looking at a 37-percent increase in the cost of their premiums if they are buying 70-percent coverage because the amendment would reduce the government’s premium support by 15 points. A farmer purchasing 50-percent coverage – according to the analysis – will see a 45-percent increase. The vote for the Durbin-Coburn amendment wasn’t just a defeat for the crop insurance industry – but also for the coalition of farm and conservation groups that reached the agreement to link crop insurance to conservation compliance with no income restrictions on subsidies. Other groups – like the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition – supported the amendment.

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“NCGA Disappointed with Approval of Durbin-Coburn Amendment”

The National Corn Growers Association was pleased to see the progress made on the farm bill Thursday and the priority placed on the vital legislation’s passage. But NCGA President Pam Johnson says the group was disappointed with the passage of the Durbin-Coburn amendment to reduce premium support for crop insurance participants through an Adjusted Gross Income means test. As the Senate moves forward – Johnson says NCGA is opposed to proposed amendments that would cut crop insurance programs and damage the farm safety net that supports the nation’s family farmers when facing adversity. Johnson also urges the Senate to continue moving the bill along in a swift and thoughtful manner upon return from the Memorial Day recess.

05-24-13 Colorado Launches Statewide Innovation Challenge…

May 23, 2013 – Denver – Colo. Governor John Hickenlooper announced today the launch of the Glorious Failure: In Search of Success Innovation Challenge, a statewide business competition that encourages creativity and responsible risk-taking.

The Glorious Failure: In Search of Success Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Governor and managed by the Colorado Innovation Network (COIN), seeks to foster economic growth through innovation in seven “advanced industries.” Colorado entrepreneurs operating with less than $1 million in annual revenue are invited to compete for a chance to win approximately $100,000 in cash and in-kind donations to accelerate their business venture.

The seven targeted industries include: Information and Technology, Aerospace, Energy and Natural Resources, Infrastructure Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience, and Electronics.

“Research and development-focused companies in advanced industries are an important economic market for Colorado,” Governor Hickenlooper said. “This workforce currently drives 30 percent of the state’s economy. We want to encourage and grow these important industries, which provide quality, high-paying jobs for the people of this great state.”

05-23-13 USDA Finalizes COOL Rule…

USCA (May 23, 2013) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued its final rule to modify the U.S. country of origin labeling (COOL) program and the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is applauding the agency’s action.  The final rule amends certain labeling provisions to bring COOL into compliance with a World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body ruling that found certain COOL requirements were inconsistent with the WTO agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade but affirmed the right of the United States to label products.

USCA President, Jon Wooster, San Lucas, CA stated, “We are very, very pleased that USDA has finalized its rule as published earlier this year.  These changes will not only strengthen the overall program, but will also bring the U.S. into compliance with our international trade obligations. Consumers will have even more information on labels with which they can make informed purchasing decisions.  We applaud Secretary Vilsack for finalizing this rule and we extend our gratitude to him for playing an instrumental role in the vigorous defense of COOL.”

Established in March 2007, USCA is committed to concentrating its efforts in Washington, DC to enhance and expand the cattle industry’s voice on Capitol Hill. USCA has a full-time presence in Washington, giving cattle producers across the country a strong influence on policy development. For more information go to www.uscattlemen.org. 

05-23-13 Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands…

Secretary Jewell Announces $4.2 Million in Competitive Grants to Employ more than 600 Young Americans at 22 Projects

COLORADO: Snook’s Bottom Riparian Restoration Project AND San Luis Valley Engaging Youth in Conservation

PORTLAND, Ore. – In response to President Obama’s challenge to expand employment opportunities for youth, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced $4.2 million in grants to support conservation employment and mentoring opportunities for more than 600 young people ages 15-25 on public lands across the country.

The grants, which support the Obama Administration’s efforts to develop a 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC), include $1.27 million from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), which helped leverage $2.65 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and $275,000 from Wells Fargo.

“This initiative is a model of how public-private partnerships can both conserve our land and provide opportunities for our young people to obtain jobs skills and broaden their horizons by connecting with the great outdoors,” said Secretary Jewell. “Through the 21CSC, we hope to expand these partnerships that foster economic opportunities and create a connection with nature for young people that lasts a lifetime.”

The 21st Century Conservation Service Corps is a national collaborative effort to put America’s youth and returning veterans to work protecting, restoring and enhancing America’s great outdoors. This year, the Department plans to provide conservation employment opportunities to nearly 17,000 youth in national parks, wildlife refuges, and on other public lands.

05-23-13 NGWA seeks input on new best suggested practices document (BSP)…

National Grondwater Association )NGWA) is seeking comment on a draft of a new best suggested practices document (BSP), Aquifer Storage and Recovery, which is now open for public review.

This best suggested practices document is a majority of the way through development. Part of the development process includes a 60-day public review period for newly developed BSPs prior to NGWA Board action. If you are interested in reviewing the document and providing feedback for the task group to consider, visit NGWA’s industry BSPs Web page. Thank you for your interest in advancing groundwater knowledge.

NGWA currently offers 15 BSPs designed to aid groundwater professionals. The documents are not standards, but practices that have been demonstrated to show superior results. They are prepared by a consensus of groundwater professionals and are free to NGWA members. Click here to view all the BSPs.​