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Press Release

Applications Now Accepted for Colorado Hemp Seed Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Hemp Seed Certification Program, a collaborative program between the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), CSU Seed Programs, the Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA), is accepting applications for new certified seed varieties through April 3, 2020.

Colorado is the Number One U.S. Producer of Gluten-Free Proso Millet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - What is Millet? Millet is a grain that is most often found in bird seed blends; however, this gluten-free grain is also gaining popularity in many recipes. Colorado is the number one proso millet producing state in the nation, with 275,000 acres producing nearly eight million bushels each year.

Vet School Loan Repayment Assistance Program Benefits Rural Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2020
Veterinarians and Livestock Owners Contact: Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office, 303-869-9130
Media Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us

Broomfield, Colo. - The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced funding to assist eligible veterinarians in repaying a portion of their veterinary school loans in return for serving in regions of the United States lacking sufficient veterinary resources.

Radio Frequency Identification Livestock Ear Tags to Replace Metal Clips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2020
Veterinarians and Livestock Owners Contact: Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office, 303-869-9130
Media Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin offering the option of no-cost Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ear tags to veterinarians and producers for use in young beef, dairy or bison breeding replacements.

USDA Releases Information on New Hemp Crop Insurance Coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 303.869.9005, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the availability of crop insurance protection for producers of hemp under two separate programs. With the availability of insurance through these programs, hemp producers in Colorado may be able to obtain protection of their hemp crops from natural disasters.

Gov. Polis, Dept. of Agriculture Submit Comments on USDA’s Proposed Hemp Rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2020
Shelby Wieman | shelby.wieman@state.co.us | 303-957-6011
Mary Peck | mary.peck@state.co.us | 303-869-9005

Denver, Colo.— Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with Attorney General Phil Weiser, today submitted the State’s official response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule related to the establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program.