The Co-op Feeds Podcast

Chicken lovers – we've got the expert know-how on how to feed 'em! 

Tune into this month's Beef Tips & Gravy with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed! As we transition into spring, it's important to focus on fly control for our cattle herds. Flies can cause a variety of issues for our animals, including reduced weight gain, decreased milk production, and even the spread of disease. By implementing effective fly contro...

Did you know that ration balancers were originally created to balance unfortified grains such as oats, corn or barley? Tune in this month to hear ProTrition Equine Nutritionist, Grey Parks, discuss do's and don'ts of the ration balancer and more interesting facts!

We are excited to announce Pasture to Pets, our newest series! In this video series, Jennifer Dowd, ProTrition inside sales and marketing representative, will host Grey Parks, ProTrition nutritionist, in discussing the nutritional needs of the animals not covered in our other video series! This month's episode covers ostrich and emu nutrition. Tune in to learn more about the proper rations to...

You have brought baby chicks home, now what? It is important to ensure your chicks are being fed properly to meet their nutritional needs at each stage of life. Tune into this month's Chick Talk with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and ProTrition Nutritionist Grey Parks as they discuss the things that you should be monitoring during the first few weeks of...

Tune into this month's episode of The Feed Bin featuring host, Jennifer Dowd, with Grey Parks, equine nutritionist. Jennifer and Grey discuss topics in the equine industry including rations, hay quality, and so much more! Want to learn more about ProTrition, and our full line of equine feeds? Visit Jennifer and Grey at the 2023 Southern Equine Expo in Murfreesboro, TN March 17-19, 2023.    Cl...

Tune into this month's Beef Tips & Gravy with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Executive Vice President, Charles Hord. In this episode, the hosts will dive into legislation that will be affecting the cattle industry!

Every horse owner wants to make sure they are doing right by their horses. Tune in this month to hear ProTrition Equine Nutritionist, Grey Parks, discuss the fact and fiction about feed labeling!

 Join us for our season finale of Chew the Cud! Host, John Houston, will recap the previous episodes in the series and give pointers to get you through the spring season! Listen now! 

Don't let your excitement about bringing baby chicks home keep you from being prepared!  Tune into this month's Chick Talk with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and ProTrition Nutritionist Grey Parks. In this episode, the hosts will dive into everything you need to be prepared to bring those chicks into your home! 

 Tune into this month's episode of The Feed Bin featuring host, Jennifer Dowd, with Charles Hord, Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, and Valerie Bass, Executive Director of the Tennessee Beef Industry Council. Hord and Bass give insight into cattle industry markets, events on the horizon, and tips to get started in the industry. You won’t want to miss it! 

Check out this month's Beef Tips & Gravy with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and ProTrition Nutritionist Todd Steen. In this episode, the hosts will dive into creating winter supplementation plans for your herd!

There is nothing more pleasing to a horse owner’s eye than a brilliant, shiny coat. Tune in to hear ProTrition Equine Nutritionist, Grey Parks, discuss how to feed your way to a healthier coat!

Tune in to this month's Chew the Cud Series as John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, hosts Todd Steen, Nutritionist for ProTrition Feed. Listen as they shed light on what some of the winter supplementation requirements for your small ruminants should be!  

Tune into this month's episode of The Feed Bin featuring host, Jennifer Dowd,  discussing the UT Farming Fundamentals and Tennessee Master Farm Manager educational programs with Kevin Ferguson, Extension Specialist and MANAGE Program Coordinator. The UT Farming Fundamentals educational program is an online resource that focuses on producers who are beginning a new venture in agriculture. This...

Tune into this month's Beef Tips & Gravy with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and Kevin Thompson, Research Center Director for Middle TN AgResearch and Education Center and Charlie Stogner the Beef Cattle Supervisor are discussing more information about the UTIA Heifer Development Center!

When feeding young horses, it is important to recognize that there are basic nutrient categories that must be met. Tune in below to hear ProTrition Equine Nutritionist, Grey Parks, discuss feeding strategies for young horse nutrition.

Tune in to this month's Chew the Cud Series as John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, hosts Todd Steen, Nutritionist for ProTrition Feed. Listen in Todd sheds light on what some of the nutritional priorities for your goats should be!

Tune into this month's episode of The Feed Bin featuring host, Jennifer Dowd, discussing the topic of agritourism! Agritourism is a field that is growing in popularity as producers work to diversify their operations and increase their profits. We have two guests on the December episode including Alanna Vaught, School of Agriculture Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, and Colleen C...

This month's Beef Tips & Gravy with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and Kevin Thompson, Research Center Director for Middle TN AgResearch and Education Center, discusses how to make the perfect bull selection for the herd. 

Horse hooves need a balanced diet to thrive. Tune in to hear ProTrition Equine Nutritionist, Grey Parks, discuss feeding strategies to keep your horse's hooves strong! 

Tune in to this month's Chew the Cud Series as John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, hosts Todd Steen, Nutritionist for ProTrition Feed. Listen in Todd sheds light on what some of the nutritional priorities for your flock should be! 

Join Jennifer Dowd and Joshua Houston on this month's episode of The Feed Bin! Joshua combines his passion for Christ with his passion for chanting auctioneer calls by day and comes home to his farm by night. Joshua shares his journey through auctioneer school, along with the path he took to become a preacher. He is a man of many interests and we truly think that you will enjoy this episode! 

Tune into this month's Beef Tips & Gravy with host John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, and Kevin Thompson, Research Center Director for Middle TN AgResearch and Education Center at Lewisburg, discussing how to make a low-stress environment for cattle when working them.

Most choke cases can be directly related to the rapid intake of either grain or hay by your horse. Tune in to hear ProTrition Equine Nutritionist, Grey Parks, discuss feeding strategies to prevent your horse from choking.