Ty Menchego of the Simms Grazing Group on the Pueblo reports that since the implementation of their planned grazing program, forage production has improved and cattle performance has increased dramatically. In the past, the cows that went to auction weighed an average of 700 – 800 pounds, they now average 1,200 – 1,300 pounds. He has also seen conception rates climb steadily from less than 50% to more than 70% today.