Colorado Livestock Association

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Severance resident to be honored by Colorado Livestock Association
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NCBA’s 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference concluded this week, with several Colorado Livestock Association members participating in this year’s program, including Monica Bettencourt of West Plains, LLC; Matt May of 4M Feeders; and Jose Woolfolk of Five Rivers Cattle Feeding.

Throughout the conference, participants gained firsthand insight into every segment of the beef supply chain through visits to key industry organizations and facilities, including National Cattlemen's Beef Association headquarters in Centennial, CO; Greeley Hat Works in Greeley, CO; Five Rivers Cattle Feeding Kuner Feedlot in Kersey, CO; Certified Angus Beef in Wooster, OH; Tyson Foods Beef processing facility; and empirical foods in South Sioux City, NE.

The conference also included a stop in Washington, D.C., where participants met with members of Colorado’s congressional delegation to discuss key policy issues impacting the state’s cattle producers and the broader beef industry. While on the hill, Colorado participants were honored with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition presented by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.

In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmation of a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas, the Colorado Livestock Association released the following statement:

"The Colorado Livestock Association is in close coordination with Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado State Veterinarian. We appreciate all the effort that has gone into preparing for this eventuality, and the efforts to keep our industry informed as the first U.S. case of NWS has been reported in Texas. As this unfolds, we are encouraging producers to remain calm and continue operating as usual while remaining vigilant about their livestock. CLA remains committed to coordinating with CDA and disseminating critical information quickly to keep producers informed."

If you suspect a case of NWS, notify your local veterinarian or the Colorado Department of Agriculture at (303) 869-9130.

CDA will post updates about the response at ag.colorado.gov/NWS.

To learn more, visit screwworm.gov.

View the press release from CDA here: https://ag.colorado.gov/press-release/colorado-increases-readiness-after-new-world-screwworm-nws-confirmed-in-texas-urges

This week, CLA President-Elect Britt Ruhl Dinis and CLA member Janie VanWinkle served as panelists at the Colorado State University AgNext Research Summit in Fort Collins. They discussed the innovations beef producers across the supply chain are using to build profitable, resilient livestock systems and help position our industry for the future.

Don’t miss the State of the Industry Town Hall featuring your CLA Officer Team on Monday, June 8, during the CLA Annual Meeting, proudly sponsored by MHM Wealth Management Group - Stifel!

Hear directly from CLA leadership as they discuss key industry issues, current challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of Colorado’s livestock industry. This is your chance to stay informed, ask questions, and engage in the conversations that matter most to producers across the state.

📍 Colorado Livestock Association Annual Meeting

📅 June 8–9 | Black Hawk, CO

www.coloradolivestock.org/annual-meeting

Britt Ruhl Dinis
Travis Grant
Shanan N Kory Kessinger
Kenny Rogers
Brett Rutledge

Don’t miss the afternoon breakout sessions at the CLA Annual Meeting sponsored by Renaissance Insurance Group!

📍 Colorado Livestock Association Annual Meeting

📅 June 8–9 | Black Hawk, CO

www.coloradolivestock.org/annual-meeting

National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Julia Anne Herman
Don Richards
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University AgNext

Congratulations to the recipients of the Colorado Livestock Association's 2025 Safe Farm Awards!

The Colorado Livestock Association is proud to recognize our members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to safety on their farms and ranches.

Thank you for setting the standard for safety in our industry and helping protect the people who keep agriculture strong every day.

Read more about this year’s award winners here: https://bit.ly/4v5mBwU

We can’t wait for this fun event!

Dear AGPROfessionals' Clients, Colleagues, and Friends,

June is Dairy Month, and Dairy MAX invites you and your family to enjoy a BBQ lunch and fun, family activities on Saturday, June 20th:

Georgia Boys BBQ
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Wishful Bliss Boutique Hat Bar
Dandelion Wishes Face Painting
Corn Hole - Yard Games
We are pleased to host this event at our AGPROfessionals headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to Bill Keating via email ( [email protected] ) to help with the headcount.



Regards,

Your AGPROfessionals Team



Farm Family Fun Day is brought to you by:

and AGPROfessionals Real Estate
American AgCredit
Bank of Colorado
Cargill
Colorado Livestock Association
Dairy MAX
Flood and Peterson

We’re counting down the days to our keynote speaker session featuring Dr. Gbola Adesogan—a globally recognized expert in animal nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Adesogan will share powerful insights from his time at the innovation lab on the critical role livestock play in strengthening global food security. Don’t miss this inspiring and impactful session!

Thank you to our keynote speaker session sponsor AGPROfessionals!

📍 Colorado Livestock Association Annual Meeting
📅 June 8–9 | Black Hawk, CO

www.coloradolivestock.org/annual-meeting

Congratulations to Congressman Gabe Evans on being named the Colorado Livestock Association’s 2026 Legislator of the Year! 👏

This recognition highlights his leadership and commitment to supporting Colorado agriculture, livestock producers, and rural communities across the state.

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