Pasture to Profit Podcast

Secondary Culling Criteria

Most producers cull cows based on being open or poor disposition, but there are some other criteria that can help producers make culling decisions. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss body condition, mouthing, foot angle and claw set, and udder scores as secondary criteria for culling.

Virtual Fencing

CSU Extension Specialist Scott Stinnett visits with Anna Shadbolt of CSU AgNext about virtual fencing, how it is used in research and how it could be useful to producers.

Grazing Decision Triggers

With the high price of cattle and the constant concern of drought conditions, Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the why and when of grazing decision triggers.

Biosecurity Planning for Producers

Biosecurity is often an overlooked part of a producer's animal health plan. CSU Extension Specialist Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss why a biosecurity plan is important and what a biosecurity plan could address in this episode of the Pasture to Profit Podcast.

Calf Stress Management

Stress can directly affect the health and the productivity of beef calves. CSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Kathy Whitman joins Extension Specialist Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett to discuss stress, its effects on calves and how we can manage it.

Cow Size Considerations

Beef cows have become bigger over the past 50 years and during this time of high bred female prices, producers need to evaluate the cows they have and make some considerations on future replacements. CSU Extension Specialist Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss what producers may need to consider with their current cow herd, production measurement standards and the possible replacement females needed.

Points to Ponder on the Beef Cycle

CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the current status of beef production and the beef cycle based on some recent reading they have done. 

Feeding Hay

Feeding hay can be expensive. In this episode, CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss how to lower hay cost with ideas to decrease waste.

Forage Reserves

CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss creating forage reserves as a drought management and financial management tool.

Grazing Cover Crops

Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett along with CSU Extension Agronomist Ron Meyer discuss the advantages to grazing cover crops.