More on Agriculture
Jan 23, 2013
Udall, Bennet, Tipton Urge USDA to Extend Claims Process for Colorado Hispanic, Women Farmers
Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet and Congressman Scott Tipton urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a letter this week to extend the filing deadline for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers in Colorado...
Jan 7, 2013
Tipton reflects on first term
Tipton says his priorities for the 2013 session include job creation, domestic energy exploration and development, eliminating "regulatory requirements and paperwork that inhibit small business", and reintroducing a forestry bill that gives states more flexibility...
Dec 10, 2012
CO Republicans Call on Leadership to Stop Death Tax Hike
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Reps. Cory Gardner, Scott Tipton, Doug Lamborn, and Mike Coffman are asking leadership to consider the negative impacts a death tax hike would have on small businesses, farms, and ranches as they proceed with negotiations over how to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Dec 5, 2012
Tipton seeks drought relief for farmers
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., asked federal agricultural officials Monday to ease restrictive insurance guidelines on farmers in the San Luis Valley given the lingering drought.
Dec 4, 2012
Tipton Requests Drought Relief for San Luis Valley Farmers
In a letter to Administrator William Murphy of the Risk Management Agency in the US Department of Agriculture, Tipton urges that farmers who filed Prevented Planting claims in 2012 through their Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policies not be penalized in 2013 claims.
Nov 28, 2012
Tipton Urges Extension of Vital Specialty Crops Programs
Congressman Scott Tipton joined 54 of his House colleagues in a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson to request the continuation of specialty crop research and pest management programs that impact almost half of the U.S. agriculture economy, including many Colorado farmers.
Sep 23, 2012
Environment: EPA approves Colorado clean air plan
“I’m pleased to see that Colorado’s plan to reduce haze pollution is moving forward because it’s a common sense, locally-driven solution that will keep our state’s most beautiful areas clean, and ensure that all who visit or call our state home have the opportunity to enjoy one of the things that truly makes this the best place to live in the nation.”
Sep 19, 2012
Tipton Speaks in Support of Measure to Protect Endangered Colorado River Fish
Rep. Scott Tipton spoke on the House floor today in favor of the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2012, a measure to help restore the populations of four endangered fish species in the Colorado River.
Aug 30, 2012
Tipton: Cut fed red tape
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., emphasized the need to cut federal regulations during a town hall here Monday evening. As he has done at a number of previous stops in the San Luis Valley, Tipton, the owner of a Cortez pottery business, spoke about the effects they've had on farmers, ranchers and small business owners like himself.
Aug 28, 2012
Tipton speaks with water leaders
ALAMOSA — Congressman Scott Tipton (R) addressed local issues with members of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District board on Tuesday as part of a southern Colorado tour.
