Episodes

  • Planning for Calving
    Mar 24 2026

    There are several considerations when planning for calving and it begins prior to breeding season. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the major consideration when planning for the next year's calving season.

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    23 mins
  • Gestation Length
    Mar 6 2026

    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 Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss newly released research on gestation length, anecdotal evidence and the impacts of short and long gestations.

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    18 mins
  • Grazing Plans
    Feb 17 2026

    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 develop stocking rates and what to consider as part of your grazing plan.

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    22 mins
  • Cow Nutrition and Condition
    Jan 30 2026

    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 her nutritional needs is a simple method to understand if her needs are being matched. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the cow's nutritional cycle and when to best evaluate her condition in this episode.

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    17 mins
  • Dystocia
    Jan 16 2026

    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.

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    23 mins
  • Cattle Market Forecast 2026
    Jan 3 2026

    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.

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    20 mins
  • Colorado Family Check In
    Dec 19 2025

    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.

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    36 mins
  • Cow Size - Is Bigger Better?
    Dec 5 2025

    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.

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    15 mins