08-31-17 NMPF Statement on USDA Announcement to Allow Farmers to Opt Out of Margin Protection Program

NMPF Statement on USDA Announcement to Allow Farmers to Opt Out of Margin Protection Program

From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, NMPF

ARLINGTON, VA – “The Margin Protection Program (MPP) in its current form has been a disappointment to many dairy farmers, which is why NMPF has been working both with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congress to make significant improvements to the program. We had earlier suggested to USDA that, given this level of dissatisfaction, one option would be to allow farmers to opt out of the MPP in the coming calendar year.

“Today’s announcement to allow farmers to opt out of the program in 2018 is a welcome development, in that it acknowledges the widespread dissatisfaction among farmers enrolled in the program. Simply put, the way the program was enacted in the 2014 Farm Bill, it does not meet the needs of America’s dairy farmers today, and declining participation levels amply illustrate farmers’ disenchantment with the MPP. Farmers who choose to opt out of the MPP will then be able to enroll in the Livestock Gross Margin program for 2018.

“Looking ahead, Congress must make more resources available to the MPP, so that the program provides a more effective, affordable safety net – one that provides support when farmers need it. We are currently working with lawmakers to secure program improvements that will restore farmers’ faith in the value of the MPP. We also will continue to work with USDA and Congress to develop additional risk management options for dairy producers.”

08-31-17 NFU to EPA: Stand With Farmers and Consumers on RFS…

NFU to EPA: Stand With Farmers and Consumers on RFS; Law Creates American Jobs, Bolsters Rural Communities, Strengthens Energy Independence and Protects the Environment

WASHINGTON – For the past decade, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has been a boon to American-grown renewable energy development, thereby expanding markets for family farmers, creating jobs in rural communities, shoring up American energy independence, and cleaning up the environment.

So when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues new renewable fuel volume obligations this November, they must continue to build on the success of the RFS, says National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson. In public comments filed to the EPA today, Johnson urged the agency to issue RFS volume obligations that expand markets for higher blends of ethanol and advanced biofuels.

“The RFS has provided tremendous benefits to American family farmers, rural residents, consumers and the environment for the past decade, ” said Johnson. “If the EPA upholds Congress’ intent to institute a market-driving renewable energy policy, the RFS will continue to pave the way for America’s transition to a renewable energy future.”

08-31-17 CO Water Congress: Gary Bostrom’s Passing

Gary Bostrom’s Passing

All too often, we lose a colleague with such speed that it startles. We think we’ll always have another day. Like the losses of Chips Barry, Jay Britton, John Carlson, and Bart Woodward; Gary’s passing seems out of time. His friendship, incessant drive, constant teasing, and caring spirit changed the course of many lives. His life was a gift.

This article touches on Gary’s work with Colorado Springs Utilities, where he spent nearly two-thirds of his life, as remembered by some of his friends and colleagues.

Services for Gary Bostrom

Sunday, September 3, 2017 2:00 p.m.
Village Seven Presbyterian Church
4040 Nonchalant Circle South
Colorado Springs, CO 8091
(719) 574-6700

08-31-17 Colorado Weekly Hay Report…

Picture courtesy of Francine Accord-Brown

Colorado Weekly Hay Report

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Greeley, CO    Thu Aug 31, 2017    USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News

Colorado Hay Report

  Compared to last week, prices were steady with activity and demand good in

all classes.  The NASS Colorado Crop Progress and Condition report for the week

ending August 27, 2017 states that drier conditions and warmer weather

throughout the state last week allowed fieldwork activities to proceed with

minimal delay and helped push crops toward maturity, according to the Mountain

Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.  In

northeastern counties, reporters noted that with the exception of persistently

dry areas, crop and rangeland conditions are holding steady and good fieldwork

progress was made last week.  East central counties received minimal rain last

week, but a reporter remarked crops are in need of heat to mature.  Livestock

and pastures in the San Luis Valley are in good condition with recently received

moisture.  A reporter noted the drier conditions last week helped move alfalfa

harvest along better than past weeks.  Southeastern counties also experienced

drier conditions, which helped alfalfa harvest progress.  Pasture and Range

conditions were rated 10 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 12

percent excellent.  Alfalfa crop condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 10

percent poor, 30 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 5 percent excellent.

Alfalfa second cutting is 97 percent complete and third cutting is 54 percent

complete.  All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise

noted.  Prices reflect load lots of hay.  If you have hay for sale or need hay,

use the services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website:

http://www.coloradoagriculture.com.

Northeast Colorado Areas

  Alfalfa

  Large Squares: Premium 190.00, small lot; Utility 110.00, 130.00 DEL.

  Small Squares: Premium 240.00-250.00 (7.25-7.50 per bale), small lot; Good

180.00 (5.50 per bale), small lot.

  Grass

  Large Squares: Premium 225.00, small lot; Good 180.00-190.00.

  Small Squares: Premium 280.00-290.00 (8.00-8.25 per bale), small lot.

  Orchard Grass

  Small Squares: Premium 275.00 (8.25 per bale), small lot.

  No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas

08-31-17 NCGA Submits Comments to EPA on 2018 Ethanol Volumes

NCGA Submits Comments to EPA on 2018 Ethanol Volumes

WASHINGTON (August 31, 2017) – In comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Corn Growers Association asked the Agency to maintain the proposed amount of conventional ethanol blended into the nation’s gas supply for 2018, and to raise the amount of cellulosic, advanced, and total biofuels.

In a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, NCGA President Wesley Spurlock writes, “In the 10 years since Congress expanded the RFS in 2007, corn farmers have responded to the growing market for ethanol, increasing production efficiency to help meet the RFS goal of moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, boosting production of clean, renewable fuels and protecting consumers.”

08-31-17 CO Governor Hickenlooper shares bipartisan blueprint to stabilize individual health insurance market

CO Governor Hickenlooper shares bipartisan blueprint to stabilize individual health insurance market

DENVER — Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today, with Ohio Gov. John Kasich, shared a letter detailing their bipartisan framework for stabilizing the individual health insurance market. The letter to Congressional leadership is signed by six other governors.

View a copy of the letter here.

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08-31-17 USDA/FSA: Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage

USDA/FSA: Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that starting Sept. 1, 2017, dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy).  Secretary Sonny Perdue has utilized additional flexibility this year by providing dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018.

“Secretary Perdue is using his authority to allow producers to withdraw from the MPP Dairy Program and not pay the annual administrative fee for 2018,” said Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Rob Johansson. “The decision is in response to requests by the dairy industry and a number of MPP-Dairy program participants.” 

08-31-17 NPC: POTATO GROWERS HOST FARM TOUR FOR EPA STAFFERS

During an aerial pesticide application demonstration at Hoff Farm, pilot Leif Isaacson (second from right) conducted fly-overs to show participants the capabilities of the spray plane. EPA staffers learned how the spray can be carefully controlled so that drift concerns are minimized.

NPC: POTATO GROWERS HOST FARM TOUR FOR EPA STAFFERS

Washington, D.C. – The National Potato Council (NPC) led a delegation of 6 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff on a tour of Idaho potato fields during the week of August 14. The annual field event, held over 3 days, gives EPA staff the opportunity to see firsthand potato production, discuss pesticide utilization and interact with farmers on the site of their operations. Growers provide employees at EPA an in-depth look at their pesticide stewardship practices and the process of bringing potatoes from field to table. The 2017 tour, which was supported by the Idaho Potato Commission, was held in various locations surrounding Idaho Falls, ID.

“This tour is a unique way for EPA staff to see firsthand how pest management is conducted in real conditions and to better understand the challenges potato growers face on the field every day,” said NPC CEO John Keeling, who attended the tour. “We believe it’s vitally important for growers and policymakers to have this interaction to increase understanding on both sides.”

08-31-17 NMPF: Dairy Farmers Launch “Peel Back the Label” Campaign to Expose Deceptive Front-of-Package Food Labeling, Highlight Need for Responsible Food Marketing

NMPF: Dairy Farmers Launch “Peel Back the Label” Campaign to Expose Deceptive Front-of-Package Food Labeling, Highlight Need for Responsible Food Marketing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As food manufacturers increasingly turn to fear-based food labeling to prop up profits and consumers face more confusion in the grocery aisles, America’s dairy farmers today launched “Peel Back the Label,” a new campaign to highlight this troublesome trend and stress the need for truth and transparency in food marketing.

The campaign comes as almost 70% of consumers say they look to front-of-label claims when making food purchasing decisions, and as food manufacturers increasingly utilize “free from” labels – i.e. ”no high fructose corn syrup” or “GMO free” or “hormone-free”– to play on consumers food safety fears and misconceptions.

Nowhere is this fear-based marketing more rampant than with GMOs. For example:

08-31-17 ACE comments on proposed 2018 RFS

ACE comments on proposed 2018 RFS

Sioux Falls, SD (August 31, 2017) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed blending volumes for 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

The organization emphasized the economic benefits of the RFS and stated in its comments that “Congress directed EPA to take seriously the impact any reductions of RFS volumes would have on rural economies.  When proposing RFS volumes, EPA, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, must look at issues such as job creation, economic development, and commodity prices.  EPA is bound by law to ensure it does no harm to commodity prices or the rural economy.”

USDA – FAS Weekly Export Sales Report for August 31st

Weekly Export Sales

This report is based on individual reports submitted by private exporters and identifies outstanding sales and accumulated exports of selected U.S. agricultural commodities.  The report is published weekly, normally on Thursday morning at 8:30 A.M.

A PDF file of the complete report is attached.  For more information you may visit: www.fas.usda.gov/programs/export-sales-reporting-program.

For a schedule of upcoming FAS reports, please visit www.fas.usda.gov/data-analysis/report-release-calendar.

• wr08242017.doc
• wr08242017.pdf

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USDA Forecasts Increase in Farm Income

The Department of Agriculture Wednesday predicted a slight increase in farm income for 2017, reversing three years of major decline. The August update of the farm income forecast predicts net cash farm income for 2017 at $100.4 billion, up $11.2 billion, or 12.6 percent, from 2016. Net farm income, a broader measure of profits, is forecasted at $63.4 billion, up $1.9 billion, or 3.1 percent, relative to 2016. USDA says the stronger forecast growth in net cash income is largely due to an additional $9.7 billion in cash receipts from the sale of crop inventories. The net cash farm income measure counts those sales as part of current-year income while the net farm income measure counted the value of those inventories as part of prior-year income. However, that predicted increase is still lower than every year from 2010 to 2015. During that period, net farm income peaked in 2013 $131.3 billion.

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Perdue Offers Support to Trump Tax Plan

In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue offered support to President Trump’s tax reform agenda. Trump announced his plans for tax reform during a stop in Springfield, Missouri, Wednesday. Perdue says: “The president’s tax reform package will be of great benefit to agriculture and help improve rural prosperity.” Trump did not offer many details on reforms, but offered broad outlines that he said would offer economic benefits to main street America. Trump says the plan includes cutting taxes for individuals and business. Perdue mentioned that farms are small businesses, and that “time and costs associated with merely complying with the tax code are impeding American prosperity.” Secretary also mentioned the Estate Tax, or death tax, saying “too many family farms have had to be broken up or sold off to pay the tax bill.”

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Most U.S. Farmers Will Feel Impact from Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey stands to harm virtually all of U.S. agriculture, in some way. Many ports that ship agricultural commodities are in the path of the storm, from Texas to Louisiana, where the majority of corn and soybeans destined for other nations leave the United States. Texas produces high volumes of cotton, wheat, rice and soy and is a large exporter of crops from around the country. Some of the regions impacted by the storm are expected to see about a years-worth of rainfall this week, causing flooding and stressing infrastructure. Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition says that until the storm passes, they will not be able to assess the structural integrity of railroad tracks or bridges. And because of these transportation issues, grain elevator operators, which will have reached capacity, will discourage farmers from delivering crops by lowering the commodity prices that farmers are usually paid. Steenhoek told DTN: “From a soybean and corn logistics perspective, the larger concern occurs if the consequences of Harvey extend farther east to the 230-mile stretch of the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico.”

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Officials from Mexico Visited Washington After NAFTA Threats

Two government officials from Mexico were in Washington D.C. earlier this week, following threats by President Donald Trump to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement. While Canada and Mexico have both dismissed Trump’s threats as a negotiating tactic, two officials traveled to Washington on what the Mexican Government called a “pre-planned” trip. A source in the foreign ministry of Mexico told Reuters the trip was organized before Trump’s latest warnings that he would prefer to scrap NAFTA than negotiate. Mexico also said earlier this week that it would not negotiate the trade deal through social media, referring to the Twitter post by Trump calling Mexico and Canada “difficult” in the ongoing negotiations. The second round of talks to renegotiate the 23-year-old agreement ais due to start in Mexico next week.

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Secretary Perdue Embarking on Second RV Tour

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is visiting states in the Northeast U.S. Thursday and Friday as part of his second installment of the “Back to Our Roots” RV tour and gathering input on the 2018 farm bill. Perdue will make stops in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Friday, Perdue will visit Albany, New Hampshire, will he will also swear in Forrest Service Chief Tony Tooke. The tour schedule Thursday includes a listening session with 40 farmers at a farm near Lebanon, Connecticut, and hold another listening session at a farm near Northborough, Massachusetts. Perdue held the first installment of the RV tour at the beginning of August, visiting Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.

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Goodyear Introduces Soybean Tires

Goodyear will introduce a tire made with soy-based rubber this fall. The assurance WeatherReady tires for passenger vehicles features a soy-based rubber compound that remains soft at lower temperatures, leading to enhanced traction in dry, wet and winter conditions. The United Soybean Board says the tires offer another market opportunity for U.S. soybean farmers. Goodyear’s interest in soybean oil included a look at sustainability, a priority for many corporations throughout the United States. However, what they found was a competitive advantage, according to USB. The United Soybean Board worked with Goodyear in creating the rubber compound, a move that USB board members say helps increase demand for soybeans and increase profit opportunities for farmers. Goodyear’s Assurance WeatherReady tire will be widely available in September 2017, offered in a wide range of sizes, covering 77 percent of cars, minivans and SUVs on the road today.

SOURCE: NAFB News Service

08-30-17 RAAA Implements Updated Zoetis Genomic Test

RAAA Implements Updated Zoetis Genomic Test

The Red Angus Association of America is excited to announce the release of Zoetis’ HD50K/i50K Version 2 genomic test along with the release of the Fall 2017 EPDs. Representing a recalibration of Zoetis’ original genomic test, Version 2 provides Red Angus breeders with a significant improvement in genetic prediction accuracy.  

08-30-17 CDA: Go Outside and Give Your Trees the Once-Over During National Tree Check Month

CDA: Go Outside and Give Your Trees the Once-Over During National Tree Check Month

BROOMFIELD, Colo. –As Labor Day and the end of summer approaches, it’s a great time to take stock of the trees in our urban landscapes.  August is National Tree Check Month.  Why is it important to check our trees and make sure they are healthy, strong and pest-free?

Sometimes we take trees for granted; we don’t think about how much they contribute to our quality of life.  Trees serve as wind breaks, sun shields, they muffle noise and block unsightly views.  They help conserve energy and water.  Trees, prevent soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife and clean the air.  For all trees do for us, now is a great opportunity to take 10 minutes to check yours.

08-30-17 KSU: Kansas farmer to be featured on Discovery Channel documentary

Kansas farmer to be featured on Discovery Channel documentary

Knopf credits Kansas State University for sustainability efforts

Justin Knopf, a central Kansas farmer who was featured in the acclaimed book ‘Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman’ for his practical approach to sustainable farming, is now being highlighted in a documentary that will premier at 8 p.m. (CDT) on the Discovery Channel on Thursday, Aug. 31.

08-30-17 The 2017 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Finalists Announced

2017 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Finalists Announced

Public encouraged to vote at AmericasPigFarmer.com

DES MOINES, IOWA – Aug. 30, 2017 –The National Pork Board has announced the four finalists who are vying to be named the 2017 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year^SM. The program honors a U.S. pig farmer each year who excels at raising pigs using the We Care^SM ethical principles and is committed to sharing his or her farming story with the American public.

“The four finalists represent the diversity of the pork industry in the United States,” said National Pork Board President Terry O’Neel, a pig farmer from Friend, Nebraska. “They exemplify the best in pig farming and in taking the lead on environmental sustainability, animal welfare and continuous improvement.”

The 2017 finalists are:

• Bill Luckey – Columbus, Nebraska
• Maria Mauer – Greensburg, Indiana
• Leslie McCuiston – Columbus, Nebraska
• Leon Sheets – Ionia, Iowa

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Crop Insurance Industry Responds to GOA Report

The crop insurance industry is calling a report by the Government Accountability Office “disheartening.” The GAO last week recommended to Congress that it considers directing the Department of Agriculture to adjust the expected rate of return for crop insurance. In 2010, USDA negotiated with insurance companies to set a 14.5 percent target rate. According to GAO’s analysis, the reasonable rate of return declined, averaging 9.6 percent. However, the Crop Insurance Industry says the GAO “glossed over” key facts. An industry news release says providers of crop insurance are not achieving the returns targeted, and says the GAO did not consider full business expenses by insurers for the report. The industry points out that a 2017 study by economists from the University of Illinois and Cornell University noted that net returns for crop insurance providers were just 1.5 percent from 2011-2015.

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Hurricane Harvey Hit’s Texas livestock Operations

Cattle ranchers in the path of Hurricane Harvey in Texas have been forced to move cattle to higher ground, but much of the impact won’t be assessed until later this week. Flooding remains a threat to much of the storm area, leaving many farmers and ranchers unable to reach their fields or livestock, though some ranchers are reporting that their cattle are safe. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says the organization is working with state agencies to coordinate relief and support efforts for ranchers. The hurricane follows the recovery efforts by the Texas cattle industry from years-long drought. Those who want to help are being urged to donate to the State of Texas Agriculture Relief, or STAR Fund, managed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. More flooding is expected in Texas, along with Louisiana, as the storm moves on.

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Dow Chemical Company Pledges $1 Million for Hurricane Relief

Dow Chemical Company and the Dow Chemical Foundation will donate $1 million to support immediate relief and long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts associated with Hurricane Harvey. Dow will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, $100,000 to Team Rubicon, and $200,000 to other local nonprofit organizations assisting the region. Texas is home to approximately 12,000 Dow employees and contractors. Dow has safely accounted for each of its employees, however, many are personally impacted by the storm. The company says it will also nmatch employee and retiree donations up to $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

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Monsanto Has Big Supply of RR2E Soybeans for 2018

Monsanto says it has enough supply of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans for up to half of all U.S. soybean acres for the 2018 season. The supply doubles the planted area for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend beans from this season. Monsanto Chief Technology Officer Robb Fraley said at the Farm Progress Show Tuesday that the company has seen great demand for the crop system, which features a low-volatility dicamba herbicide, XtendiMax. While dicamba drift is a big concern for farmers moving forward, Fraley said that for the vast majority of situations, the company has “identified issues that are addressable through training and following the label instructions.” He said Monsanto has directly worked with nearly 50,000 farmers and applicators at XtendiMax herbicide learning events across the country and will continue to evolve and tailor trainings to continue to help growers.

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University of Missouri Studying Tick-Borne Diseases

A $460,000 grant will help the University of Missouri research an infectious blood disease in cattle caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks worldwide. The University recently received the grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study a new approach to interfering with the pathogen in the tick vector. A team of researchers at the university are working to develop immunizations with extracts from tick tissues to fight the disease. It has been estimated that more than 80 percent of beef cattle are affected by ticks. The targeted disease infects the red blood cells and causes severe anemia, fever and weight loss in cattle, sometimes can be fatal. Researchers say the overall goal is to develop sustainable ways to treat the disease to keep cattle and herds healthy.

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Chicken-Wings Face Tough Season

Wholesale prices of chicken wings are hitting record highs, leaving restaurants to choose between raising prices, or cutting portions. The Wall Street Journal reports that Americans ate more than one billion restaurant orders of chicken wings in the 12 months that ended in June, and that’s not even counting the wings eaten at home. America’s appetite for chicken wings has been a bright spot for casual-dining restaurants, but wholesale prices for chicken wings have climbed by almost 20 percent, to a record $2.09 a pound in August for jumbo whole wings. Buffalo Wild Wings says costs are at a “historic high” and the company’s earnings have dropped 60 percent while menu prices remain steady. Demand for chicken wings usually takes off in fall and doesn’t let up until spring, after college basketball’s March Madness ends. Restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings are encouraging consumers to opt for cheaper boneless wings, because they are actually made from chicken breast.

SOURCE: NAFB News Service

08-29-17 54th Annual Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale Honors Colorado’s 4-H & FFA Youth

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54^th Annual Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale Honors Colorado’s 4-H & FFA Youth

Over $10 Million Raised for Ag Youth in 36 Years

PUEBLO, Colo. – The 54^thColorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair has come to a close. According to preliminary totals, the 2017 sale accumulated approximately $502,525 from generous buyers supporting the state’s agricultural youth.

“For over 50 years, the Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale has been the preeminent event for Colorado’s 4-H and FFA youth and this sale is a reflection of their hard work,” said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings. “We would like to thank and recognize the generous bidders who make this experience possible for Colorado’s agricultural youth. Without their patronage the sale could not be as successful as it has become.”

08-29-17 CCAC-supported CU-Denver racing team places 31st nationally

CCAC-supported CU-Denver racing team places 31st nationally 

Along with other recent investments, the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee’s (CCAC) Market Development Action Team this spring again contributed $5,000 to the University of Colorado-Denver’s 2017-2018 Lynx Motorsports racing team. 

08-29-17 CCAC vice president attends national leadership conference in Minneapolis

CCAC vice president attends national leadership conference in Minneapolis  

Growers gathered in Minneapolis, Minn. last week for the first session of the NCGA Leadership Academy, co-sponsored by Syngenta. This year’s class includes 15 aspiring leaders from nine states, including Cope, Colo., farmer Troy Schneider, who serves as the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) vice president.