Pasture to Profit Podcast

Market Influences and Outlook Fall 2026

There are many things that can influence the cattle markets. Tyler Cozzens with the Livestock Marketing Information Center discusses with Colorado State University Extens

Weaning During Drought

Weaning is stressful enough on calves and cows. The drought conditions can add other stresses to the process. Colorado State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Kathy W

Cell to Rail: Pre and Post Natal Development

Raising high quality beef animals starts at the cellular level and timing is everything during prenatal and postnatal development. Dr. Jennifer Martin with Colorado State

Managing Heat Stress

Heat stress on cattle can be as detrimental as cold stress. Animals that are hot tend to eat less, move less and therefore gain less. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Tay

Destocking

Dry and drought conditions persist across the high plains. Destocking is strategically planned culling and marketing of herd animals to keep the core of a producer's herd

Virtual Fencing Options

Virtual fencing is gaining more and more interest especially with the rising costs of labor and supplies for building new wire fences. Colorado State University Extension

Weird Weather Equal Weird Weeds

Unusual weather for the winter, spring and early summer on the high plains has created conditions for some weeds to appear that are not normally seen, and some are toxic.

Who We Are

After 49 Episodes, CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett decided they should probably introduce themselves to podcast listeners. The 50th episode of

Early Weaning Calves

Early weaning of calves is not new but in a year with dry conditions it can be a very useful tool for managing forage and feed. Colorado State University Extension Specia

Pain Management for Calves

Pain management for calves during high stress events such as branding, castration and dehorning is effective and has become more economical. In this episode Colorado Stat

Strategies for Drought Part 2

The second of two episodes with Dr. John Ritten of Colorado State University Ag Next discussing strategies for drought management with Colorado State University Extension

Strategies for Drought Part 1

Dr. John Ritten, an agricultural economist with Colorado State University's Ag Next discusses with CSU Extension Specialist Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett strategies fo

Planning for Calving

There are several considerations when planning for calving and it begins prior to breeding season. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott

Gestation Length

Calving season is in full swing across the high plains. Some producers are noticing a few surprisingly early births. Is this an anomaly or a shift in reproduction? CSU Ex

Grazing Plans

A grazing plan for the summer growing season begins in the winter. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss how and what tools they used to deve

Cow Nutrition and Condition

Matching a cow's nutritional needs throughout the year is very important. Using body condition scoring to evaluate a cow's current physical state and how it relates to he