Despite its landlocked location, Colorado State University is well known all along the Atlantic coast for its seasonal hurricane forecasts. Each spring, these forecasts predict the total amount and potential strength of storms for the upcoming hurricane season. The forecasts were first developed and shared by pioneering atmospheric science research…

Travis and Scott along with guest Jenny Beiermann, discuss the financial side of making decisions on replacement females for the beef herd.By scottstinnett

Flies can adversely effect the cattle herd. Travis and Scott discuss those effects flies have on cattle growth, the financial impact and how to prevent and control flies.By scottstinnett

As summer temperatures are beginning to rise, Scott and Travis discuss water needs and quality concerns for the cow herd.By scottstinnett

In March, a New York state judge ruled that a lawsuit could go forward against several social media companies alleging that the platforms contributed to the radicalization of a gunman who killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York in 2022. The lawsuit claims companies like Meta, Reddit and 4Chan “profit from the racist, antisemitic an…

Travis and Scott discuss the nutritional needs of the cow herd as they begin the summer grazing season.By scottstinnett

This episode is with Libby Bigler, Coordinator of the Colorado Beef Quality Assurance program. Scott and Libby discuss BQA best practices for the upcoming branding season.By scottstinnett

Methane is odorless, colorless, and invisible to the naked eye. But it's also one of the most damaging greenhouse gases impacting climate change. Colorado State University biology professor Joe von Fischer researches how humans, plants, soil and soil microbes influence greenhouse gas emissions, including methane. Today, we're talking with Von Fisch…

Managing bulls properly leads to successful breeding season. Travis and Scott discuss management of bulls to prepare them for turning out with cows and heifers for breeding season.By scottstinnett

There are several things to consider when selecting bulls for breeding season. Travis and Scott discuss genetic heritability, bull selection criteria using EPDs and indexes and sorting through information to make informed decisions.By scottstinnett

Accounting may not be the sexiest topic but in the early 2000s everyone was talking about it after the energy company Enron was found to have committed widespread accounting fraud. Hiding billions of debt, Enron and its accounting firm Arthur Anderson misled Enron's board of directors and its shareholders, who eventually filed a $40 billion lawsuit…

Newborn calves are the most vulnerable to health problems. Being observant and planning for possible problems is the best practice. Colorado State University Extension Livestock Specialist Travis Taylor discusses what producers can do to help manage newborn calf health.By scottstinnett

On the second floor of Colorado State University’s Morgan Library, there are hundreds of boxes and stacks of books all dedicated to just one topic — water. There’s a copy of the Colorado River Compact, the landmark document that governs how the seven states that make up the Colorado River basin allocate its water. There are letters regarding Elwood…

Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss what producers should keep in mind as calving season approaches.By scottstinnett

Wearable health trackers monitor everything from how many steps we take in a day to how well we sleep at night. But does this technology actually encourage better health? Does hearing that little voice declare "exercise ring closed" actually motivate people to work out? That's the question Natalie Pennington decided to answer. An assistant professo…

Much has changed over the years since Colorado State University first partnered with the National Western Stock Show when it began in 1906. Over the decades, it's become not only about selling livestock, but about selling potential livestock. Thanks to genetics and the seedstock industry. For almost 50 years, the CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team ha…

Since the COVID 19 pandemic began in 2020, same day/next day delivery — something that was previously considered more of a premium service — has become a normal and even expected way to shop. But what does our get-it-now method of online commerce mean for the supply chain, especially one that has been so precarious in the post-pandemic era? Zac Rog…

It's an indelible moment that poses the question: Is democracy in danger? On Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress met to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. Inside, they roamed the historic halls, ransacking offices and searching for lawmakers. Outside, they were smashing news cameras. It was the heig…

After being found in violation of a 1940 water compact, Colorado has a deadline: retire 25,000 acres of irrigated land by 2029 or face the shutdown of thousands of wells, impacting hundreds of thousands of acres of land and their surrounding communities. Colorado Water Center Director John Tracy and Professor Jordan Suter spoke with The Audit about…

Jason Bernagozzi is an associate professor of electronic art at Colorado State University. Bernagozzi recently spoke with The Audit about the impact AI-generated art is currently having, what it could mean for the future of art, and how he’s preparing CSU students to navigate this new world.By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

The Audit spoke with CSU agricultural economist Dawn Thilmany about a recent Colorado Department of Agriculture survey looking at Colorado consumer preferences and how much the buy local movement really matters.By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

Audit host Stacy Nick talks with Colorado State University paleoanthropologist Michael Pante about this important discovery, what it means for future fossil research, and what was it that led our early ancestors to eat each other. WARNING: This episode contains explicit content regarding cannibalism practices that some listeners might find disturbi…

Audit host Stacy Nick talks with CSU Distinguished Professor, writer and poet Camille Dungy about using her garden to explore issues of history, race, sustainability and motherhood.By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

When people typically think of environmental injustice, they often only think of these kinds of big, headline-grabbing events. But according to Stephanie Malin, associate sociology professor and co-founder of Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Justice, the issues of access and inequality are far more ubiquitous. Malin talked with …

From voters saying no to hosting the Winter Olympics to the Earth Liberation Front's attack on Vail ski resort, Colorado State University Associate Professor and author Michael Childers says it hasn't been all powder for Colorado's snow business.By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

There are more than 600 prison agricultural programs currently in the United States, but very little data looking at the how, what, and maybe most importantly, why of these programs. Colorado State University's Prison Agriculture Lab is looking to change that. Co-directors Joshua Sbicca and Carrie Chennault talk about the lab's recently published l…

CSU Sociology Professor Michael Carolan about how food and food systems can play a role in building empathy and bridging our nation's deep divide. (Originally aired Nov. 15, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

Colorado State University history professor Ann Little talks about our fascination with the early North American witch trials and what a modern-day witch hunt could look like. (Originally aired Oct. 25, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

CSU filmmakers Steve Weiss and Jesse Grace talk about their latest project,“Democracy Vs. The Big Lie: The Truth Behind Mail-in Voting,” which looks at the controversy over mail-in voting during the 2020 U.S. election. (Originally aired Oct. 18, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

We talk with Michael Bartolo, senior research scientist emeritus at CSU's Arkansas Valley Research Center and "father" of one of Pueblo's hottest crops. (Originally aired Sept. 21, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

Entomologist and CSU Bug Zoo Director Maia Holmes discusses that age-old question: Why did the tarantula cross the road? (Originally aired Aug. 31, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

Colorado State University's Katie Abrams talks about her research into social marketing and communications strategies and how keeping wildlife and tourists safe could all be in finding the right messaging. (Originally aired July 28, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

Colorado State University Associate Professor of Communication Studies Tom Dunn talks about the creation of the Queer Memory Project, an online archive dedicated to preserving Northern Colorado’s queer past. (Originally aired June 22, 2022)By Colorado State University Marketing and Communications

In this episode hear, host Kalee Frost interview Sue Schneider Ph.D. Extension State Specialist, Health Lead. In this episode we jump from passions in health to what impacts COVID had on our communities health and well-being. Stay tuned for more episodes to come as we dive into the world of health and all the facets of maintaining a healthy lifesty…

AGRI 546 - Module 13

Within the Extension world, Emergency Management belongs to every PRU. And its Extension's role to work with local Emergency Offices and their communities to help protect, prevent, prepare, and respond in a disaster.

A brief introduction of how Extension can assist with estate planning.

AGRI546 - Module 10

Join us today as we discuss some of the available resources for you, your family, and your communities well-being. Resources for today’s podcast come to you from: CSU’s Extension Website Ranching & Farming with Family Members by R.J. Fetsch Farming, Ranching: Health Hazard or Oppurtunity by R.J Fetsch, Buying your First Home by K.R. Triblay Jr. & R…

Module 9 Jaci Wagner Individual Family and Well Being

Individual Family and Well Being Module 9

This podcast gives an overview of University if Idaho Horticulture Extension program and more specifically, their material on wildlife in the garden. The resources I used in this podcast can all be found on the University of Idaho Horticulture Extension page linked here. Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments or concerns and thank you …

How do we see the Land Grant Mission at work through Extension? Listen in as Jonathan Cable provides some thoughts and resources on how Extension continues to tackle tough questions, bridge divides, and provide resources- all while serving the local community. Some resources mentioned in today's podcast: [Land Grant Mission] A video from CSU Engage…

What are cover crops and should I plant one?

Join me, Mercedes Glenn, as we discuss the 4-H year!

Let's talk Energy programs in Energy! But first- what is energy even?Resources:Colorado State University Extension- Your Energyyourenergy.extension.colostate.edu/ CSU Extension - Your Energy Guideyourenergy.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2017/02/Energy-program-guide-2016.pdf CSU Extension Local Government Academy lgea.colostate…

Intro to the a Extension Podcast

Clowning Around in 4-H