Colorado Cattlemen's Association

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at CCA!

Today, we recognize the hard work and dedication of Colorado’s beef producers. Your commitment to your operations, communities and the beef industry does not go unnoticed, and we are proud to work on behalf of such a hardworking industry.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

Please note that the CCA office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day and will reopen Tuesday, September 8.

08/26/2026

CALL TO ACTION 📢 The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association asks our members and local affiliates to take action today and tell Congress and the White House to oppose plans to increase foreign beef imports. We urge you to stand with Colorado’s cattle producers and ensure they have a seat at the table as solutions are developed. Policies intended to address beef prices must support, not undermine, domestic production and provide producers with the certainty they need to reinvest in their operations and rebuild the U.S. cattle herd.

Tell the Colorado delegation to stand with Colorado’s producers. Take action using the link below: https://fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/j6kjlxYus/Tell-Congress-to-Oppose-Plan-to-Increase-Imports/

For more information on the joint statement, click here: https://www.coloradocattle.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2026&month=08&day=25&id=128:colorado-beef-industry-s-statement-on-plan-to-reduce-tariffs-on-beef-imports

08/25/2026

Congratulations to all of those who are entering the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame!

Introducing the 2027 Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees!
Save the date for Thursday, February 25, 2027!

Read about these phenomenal inductees! https://coloradoffafoundation.org/farm-credit-colorado-agriculture-hall-of-fame/

08/13/2026

Join CCA at the State Fair for a Cattlemen’s Social on Monday, August 31st, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Please note that this year’s event will be hosted at Chute 9 instead of the Colorado Building.

We are excited for a new spot to celebrate the Colorado State Fair as an organization and enjoy the company of our membership and friends ahead of the PRCA Rodeo.

*Make sure to call the CCA office for your complimentary Cattlemen’s Reception and Rodeo Tickets!*

08/12/2026

Yesterday, CCA President Mark LeValley, President-Elect Jim Magnuson, CCA board member Billy Schmitz, and CCA’s EVP were proud to participate in an agricultural roundtable with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Congressman Gabe Evans.

The conversation covered several CCA priorities, including wolves, agricultural labor, New World screwworm, other animal-health concerns, drought, water, and the many challenges affecting Colorado agriculture.

We appreciate the opportunity to bring Colorado producers’ concerns directly to federal leaders and to continue advocating for practical solutions that support agriculture and rural communities.

08/01/2026

Happy 150th Birthday, Colorado! 🎉

We’re proud to say CCA has been with you since the beginning and is honored to be part of the legacy of the 38th state.

As we celebrate Colorado’s sesquicentennial, we also celebrate the farm and ranch families whose hard work, values, and heritage have shaped our state, and will continue to endure for generations to come.

07/31/2026

CCA leadership had the opportunity to meet with the USDA under secretary Fordyce, Colorado FSA State Director Jerry Sonnenberg and Congressman Jeff Hurd, and Colorado State Conservationist Clint Evans, and other agricultural leaders to discuss a variety of issues impacting Colorado cattle producers.

Discussions focused on USDA programs through NRCS, FSA and Risk management agency (RMA) as well as the Security, Open Space and Ag Resilience (SOAR) initiative and the critical role USDA plays in supporting Colorado’s working lands.

Thank you to under secretary Fordyce for taking time to travel to Colorado and meet with producers on the ground!

07/28/2026

The July issue of CCA’s quarterly Cattle Guard magazine is on its way to your mailbox!

We are looking for submissions for the September issue cover photo! For a chance for your photo to be featured, email them to [email protected].

The Cattle Guard is a quarterly print publication that serves members of CCA. If you are a member and haven’t been receiving your copy of CCA’s Cattle Guard magazine, please contact the CCA office. If you’d like to receive a copy and aren’t a member yet be sure to join CCA using the link below!

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07/20/2026

ANNUAL CONVENTION WRAP-UP📢 During Annual Convention in Loveland, we celebrated the transition of CCA’s presidency from Curt Russell (2025–2026) to Mark LeValley (2026–2027).

“Thank you to the members of CCA for allowing me to serve as your spokesman for the past year. It is an experience I would not trade and will remember for the rest of my life.” - Curt Russell

We were also excited to welcome three new members to the CCA Board of Directors:
• Lee Benjamin of Simla – Northeast Quarter Representative
• Kate Lewis of Salida – Southeast Quarter Representative
• Dan McCarty of R***e – Northwest Quarter Representative

Thank you to Curt and our outgoing board members for their dedication and service to CCA. We look forward to the leadership, perspective, and commitment our new officers and board members will bring in the coming year!

07/17/2026

CCA leadership & staff has been busy representing Colorado cattle producers the past few weeks!

CCA was proud to represent Colorado’s cattle producers on both the national and international stage over the past week.

CCA leadership participated in the Alberta Beef Producers’ Cross-Border Livestock Talks, joining representatives from Alberta, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, during the Calgary Stampede. The program provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen cross-border relationships, and discuss the shared opportunities and challenges facing the North American cattle industry.

CCA leadership and membership also attended the NCBA Summer Business Meeting in Denver, where they participated in NCBA’s grassroots policy development process, helping shape the national policy priorities that guide the beef industry’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

Strong relationships and strong grassroots policy are essential to ensuring a successful future for Colorado’s cattle producers and the entire beef industry.