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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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Dystocia

Dystocia

2026-01-1623:01

Calving season is on the horizon and dystocia can be a real challenge. CSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Kathy Whitman joins Extension Specialist Scott Stinnett discussing dystocia, how to address it and the care of calf and cow.
It is the beginning of a new year. What does the market hold for the cattle industry in 2026? Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett go over the information they have received from various sources and discuss the cattle markets going into 2026.
Colorado State University Extension Specialist Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett gather with other Extension Specialist from across the state to discuss how the year went for cattle producers in their area. Larry Brown in the San Luis Valley, Todd Hagenbuch from Routt County and Retta Bruegger of the Western Region discuss the impacts of weather, water and the markets in their respective areas of Colorado.
As the average cow size in the United States has increased over the past decades, is having a bigger cow advantageous? Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the size of cows, their offspring and diminishing marginal returns.
Grazing Leases

Grazing Leases

2025-11-2121:47

Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett delve into grazing leases, and what producers may need to included in one.
Colorado State University's Dr. Terry Engle and Dr. Hana Van Campen continue the conversation on the effects of BVDV with Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett.
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus is a know problem in the cattle industry. It is easily identified, its effects are known and it can be vaccinated against. But when it is considered a transient infection, the signs are not obvious and it can have significant effects on cattle growth and  producers' incomes. CSU Animal Science's Dr. Hana Van Campen and Dr. Terry Engle discuss their research and the impacts of transient infections of BVDV with Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett.
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.
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.
GMS Grid Premiums

GMS Grid Premiums

2025-08-2715:18

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.
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.
Handling Heat Stress

Handling Heat Stress

2025-07-1713:48

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.
Being prepared for drought is a constant on the high plains, but usually without high cattle prices. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss strategies to plan for possible dry conditions in 2025.
Ag Economic Outlook

Ag Economic Outlook

2025-05-2915:29

With the economy being a daily lead in the news, what does the agriculture economy look like? CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss what they have recently learned.
Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss a social media post from Noble Research Institute on Ten Time-Savers for Productive Grazing and how those ten actions could be applied to the high plains. You can read the article at: https://www.noble.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NGE-10TimeSavers.pdf
Why Synch and AI?

Why Synch and AI?

2025-04-2518:24

Ever consider estrous synchronization or AI of your herd? This might be the time to do it. CSU Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the positives to synch and AI in the current cattle market.
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

Virtual Fencing

2025-03-0719:32

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.
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 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.
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