Lifestyle

What does the night before a big show look like for the Colorado State University seedstock team?

January 10, 2025 11:00 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Since 1976, Colorado State University’s Seedstock Merchandising Team has focused on breeding, managing, and marketing purebred cattle.

Let’s see how they prepare their cattle in the hours before dawn at the 2024 National Western Stock Show.

Related Stories
american flag wheat sunset_adobe stock.png
American Heroes
Geared to Give: Kubota Boosts Support for Veterans in Agriculture During Military Appreciation Month
Kubota Tractor Company President and Army National Guard Veteran Alex Woods discusses the company’s Military Appreciation Month initiatives and long-term support programs for veterans in agriculture.
April 22, 2026 04:08 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
NOh0RbdS.jpg
Stock Shows
Stock Show Report: Campustown Showdown Brings Cattle, Fashion, and Community to Iowa
Campustown Showdown Founder Christian Calliham shared a sneak peek, explaining how the upcoming Iowa stock show evolved from its sister event, the Aggieville Showdown in Kansas.
April 22, 2026 12:07 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
f6Bjgnkx.jpg
Aquaculture
Oyster Restoration Efforts Gain Momentum Along Alabama Coast
Shells from restaurants are collected, cleaned, and returned to the water, where they can support new growth.
April 21, 2026 04:10 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
dtOqMrvS.jpg
Rural Money
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Supports Rural Entrepreneurs in Nebraska
Event focuses on helping communities grow through local business
April 21, 2026 02:18 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
VtxsuvE0.jpg
Market Day Music
Belles Unites with Dolly Parton on New Single, “Son of Jolene”
April 21, 2026 01:07 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
Aaron Tippin 1280x720 (1).jpg
Music
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Tippin Celebrates America’s 250th Year With Patriotic Video, “American Sky”
April 21, 2026 10:00 AM
 · 
Currey McCullough
Load More

Livestock Shows West Cattle
RFD NEWS STAFF
RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

agricultural land affected by flooding crop insurance_Photo By Andrii Yalanskyi via Adobe Stock.jpg
Business
Spring Storms Add Pressure as Farmers Balance Planting and Risk Management
Austin Rice with Specialty Risk Insurance shares guidance on handling storm damage, navigating the insurance claims process, and managing risk during a volatile planting season.
April 28, 2026 05:15 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Happy free-range chicken in a meadow.
High-Path Avian Flu
HPAI Vaccine Research Shows Early Promise in Nebraska Trials
Eric Weaver with UNL joins us to share about a promising new HPAI vaccine, early test results, next steps in development, and its potential impact on the livestock industry.
April 28, 2026 05:03 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
INnggaGa.jpg
Crops
Tree Nut Outlook Mixed as Tightening Almond Supply Supports Prices, While Pistachios Hold Steady
California almond acreage tightens while pistachios shift into an off-year, shaping a mixed outlook for prices and supply in the tree nut market.
April 28, 2026 04:45 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
Top view of tractor planting corn seed in field_Photo by Bits and Spits via AdobeStock_265317743.jpg
Crops
Crop Progress Recap: Strong Planting Pace Meets Weather Risks and Quality Concerns
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities joins us to break down the latest USDA crop progress report, share insights from growers, and discuss how global factors are shaping planting decisions this season.
April 28, 2026 04:25 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Q7RjRfSP.jpg
U.S. Farm Bill
Lawmakers Push Toward Full House Vote on the Farm Bill as Industry Pressure Builds
House lawmakers push toward a Farm Bill vote as debate grows over E15, Prop 12, and input costs, with farmers seeking certainty and policy updates.
April 28, 2026 02:42 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
OTR Opry.png
On The Record
On the Record at The Grand Ole Opry
Special Episode | Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM ET
April 28, 2026 11:42 AM
 · 
Currey McCullough
Load More
Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
Mecum Auctions
Texas Bucket List
CaliforniaBountiful_Hdr-AubreyAquino-20230312MarinFrenchCheese_1280x720.jpg
TexasOurTexas_HdrGrphcMontage_1920x1080.jpg
GoodTaste_WineBkgd-Logo_1920x1080.jpg
Mecum Auctions Gone Farmin’
Mecum delivers the auction action to tractor fans everywhere, offering an unparalleled array of vintage and collectible tractors ranging from entry-level collector tractors that sell for a few thousand dollars to high-end, ultra-rare machines!
Texas Bucket List
How do you define Texas? It starts with wide open spaces. It’s a beautiful, enchanted land full of amazing people and places. Then there are the cities and towns—big and small—each with its own culture and way of life. When you add these things together, you have an incredible mix of personalities that make Texas what it is today.
California Bountiful
“California Bountiful” brings you up close with the people, places, food and farms that make California so delicious! The weekly show delivers a fun, entertaining and educational look at California’s farm to fork lifestyle, and everything in between.
Texas Our Texas
“Texas Our Texas” – a magical place. A place of land and legend. A place like no other. People come here to touch it, to feel the passion, to soak it in and be a part of it. Hosted by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Let’s ride!
Goodtaste with Tanji
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Tanji Patton, “Goodtaste with Tanji” focuses on chefs and popular dishes from restaurants across the culinary spectrum, along with wines, cocktails, and spirits, too. As a travelogue, the show visits restaurants, diners, and eateries across the Lone Star State in fun and adventurous settings, plus the program occasionally travels to neighboring states like Louisiana and New Mexico. In addition, the show educates viewers on wine pairings and value buys available in current wine trends.

ALL SHOWS