Episodes

  • Cow Size Considerations
    Jan 10 2025

    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.

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    17 mins
  • Points to Ponder on the Beef Cycle
    Dec 20 2024

    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.

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    18 mins
  • Feeding Hay
    Dec 5 2024

    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.

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    19 mins
  • Forage Reserves
    Nov 20 2024

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

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    18 mins
  • Grazing Cover Crops
    Oct 31 2024

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

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    16 mins
  • Transportation Considerations
    Oct 16 2024

    CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss several things to consider when transporting cattle including health, mobility, body condition and appropriate transportation options.

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    22 mins
  • Marketing Feeder Calves
    Sep 18 2024

    CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss how marketing feeders calves needs to align with what the buyers want.

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    24 mins
  • Hay Fires
    Sep 5 2024

    Hay fires can be expensive and dangerous. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the causes and how to monitor for possible hay fires.

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    22 mins