Pasture to Profit Podcast
The Pasture to Profit Podcast is hosted by Colorado State University Extension Livestock Specialists with timely, lively discussion on livestock topics for producers from cow/calf to the feedlot. Guests on the podcast will include experts in livestock health, nutrition, marketing, and risk management.
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Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Producers are enjoying high prices for their cattle. Many are trying to decide what to do with the increased revenue to reinvest in their operation, especially considering some of the current tax code changes. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett present some ideas producers may want to contemplate.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
With record breaking cattle prices, some producers are asking if preconditioning calves is worth it. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the benefits to preconditioning even when prices are high.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Premiums paid based on a genetic score? US Premium Beef has been doing so over the past year using the American Angus Associations Genetic Merit Scorecard (GMS). CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss what a GMS is, how it is being used to pay premiums and what those implications may means to cattle producers across the production system.
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
With the high price of replacement females, many producers are reluctant to make the investment. This leaves producers with underutilized pastures and extra forage. Adding stockers may be the alternative to provide revenue and utilize forage assets. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss stockers and other possible alternatives to take advantage of extra forage.
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Summer heat can create direct and indirect stresses on cattle. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss those stresses in this episode and how to manage cattle and other animals in the heat.
Pasture to Profit Podcast
CSU Extension Livestock Specialists, Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss various topics in the livestock industry focusing on beef cattle production. Podcasts are short "coffee shop" conversations on current livestock issues, production practices and the occasional visits with experts in different fields of the livestock industry.
If you have questions or a topic for discussion, contact Travis Taylor at 970-332-4151 or Scott Stinnett at 719-346-5571. For more livestock information or to listen to the Pasture to Profit Podcast Archive, visit our Golden Plains Area Livestock webpage at goldenplains.extension.colostate.edu/programs/agriculture/livestock-production/ .
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés. Col.st/ll0t3