Join us for our fifth annual Livestock and Forage Grower Update on March 12, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM and concluding at 1:00 PM. This webinar will be recorded for future viewing – please pre-register for the webinar to obtain access to the recording.
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Agenda
Wednesday, March 12
11:00 – Welcome and Introduction
11:05 – 11:25 2025 Weather and Climate Update | Dr. Becky Bolinger
11:30 – 11:55 2025 Market Outlook | Dr. Tyler Cozzens
Description: Dr. Tyler Cozzens with the CSU Livestock Marketing Information center will provide an outlook update on livestock and crops grown in Colorado, specifically cattle, corn, hay, and other forage crops related to livestock production.
12:00 – 12:25 Alternative Forages in Colorado | Hunter Doyle
Description: Dr. Cozzens will discuss market discussion on current economic factors in the cattle and beef industry. The discussion will focus on feed costs, inventory, prices, and demand outlook.
12:30 – 12:55 Spring Nutrition Considerations | Dr. Kathy Whitman
Speakers
Becky Bolinger, Ph.D. | Senior Climate and Water Resources Scientist at Lynker
My interests include climate variability, climate trends, climate prediction, the hydrologic cycle, water resources, and climate and drought monitoring. I have worked for three different climate centers, have experience with many different climate datasets, and have experience with research and applications in climate. My expertise and passion is with bridging the gap between climate research and decision making applications.
Tyler Cozzens, Ph.D. | Livestock Marketing Information Center Director
Tyler Cozzens is the Director and Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He has been with the LMIC since 2019 providing economic analysis for the livestock and feed sectors. Previously, Tyler worked as an agricultural economist at the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS) in Washington, D.C. where he provided situation and outlook economic analysis on U.S. and global livestock production and trade. Tyler also worked for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center (USDA/APHIS/WS/NWRC) evaluating animal disease prevalence in U.S. food animal populations and unregulated wildlife populations. Tyler received his Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Colorado State University where his research focused on the economics of animal health.
Hunter Doyle | Research Scientist at The Land Institute
Hunter Doyle is an agronomist with expertise in forage crop systems. He holds a Master’s in Soil and Crop Sciences from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences from Colorado Mesa University. Hunter currently manages an extensive forage research project in western Colorado focusing on alternative forage crops and improved water use efficiency.
Kathy Whitman, DVM | CSU Extension Veterinary Specialist
Kathy received her MS in Ruminant Nutrition and DVM from CSU. She completed a Field Services internship at the University of Georgia, and later became an ABVP diplomate specializing in Beef Cattle Practice. Dr. Whitman was in private practice in both Utah and Colorado and was an Assistant Professor with the University of Nebraska at the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center. In her new role at Colorado State University, Kathy will participate a wide range of activities, working as a liaison between the University and extension, producers, and veterinarians in Colorado. She’s recently been involved in HPAI research, emergency management and preparedness, BQA training, Colorado county fair health checks, student teaching, and extension consultation. Engaging with stakeholders within the state of Colorado is a primary goal for Kathy, so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or information that you feel would be useful to other stakeholders.
