Golden Plains Area Extension

05/29/2026

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 Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the advantages and considerations with early weaning.
https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/early-weaning-calves/

05/15/2026

Pain management for calves during high stress events such as branding, castration and dehorning is effective and has become more economical. In this episode of the Pasture to Profit Podcast, Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the usage, effectiveness and economics of using pain management on calves.
https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/pain-management-for-calves/

05/01/2026

A continuation of Strategies for Drought with CSU AgNext's Dr. John Ritten on the latest episode of Pasture to Profit Podcast. You can download at https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/strategies-for-drought-part-2/

04/21/2026

Join CSU Extension Horticulturalist Linda Langelo at Noon on April 27 for an informative webinar Lower Landscape Water Usage. Several topics will be covered concerning watering of the lawn, low water landscape plants and other helpful tips to lower your home water usage. Join the webinar at https://col.st/oae5n

04/17/2026

Dr. John Ritten, an agricultural economist with Colorado State University's Ag Next discusses with CSU Extension Specialist Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett strategies for drought management in the first of two episodes.
https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/strategies-for-drought/

04/07/2026

Career Opportunity: Extension Area Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, Golden Plains Area, Washington County, Akron, CO.
This search has a closing date of 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Akron-CO/Extension-Area-Specialist--Family-and-Consumer-Sciences-and-4-H-Youth-Development--Golden-Plains-Area_R2026103140.

03/24/2026

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 on this episode of Pasture to Profit.
https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/planning-for-calving/

02/17/2026

Developing a grazing plan is an important task for the summer growing season. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss how and what tools they use to develop stocking rates and what to consider as part of a grazing plan on this episode of Pasture to Profit. Download directly at https://PastureToProfit.podbean.com/e/grazing-plans/

02/05/2026

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02/05/2026