At AgNext, students are at the core of our mission to advance the science in sustainable animal agriculture. Over the past academic year, our undergraduate and graduate students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to research, outreach, and leadership. As we reflect …
Harsh International, an industry leader in livestock feeding equipment, has donated a stationary feed mixer to AgNext at Colorado State University (CSU). This mixer, located in the Climate-Smart Research Facility, will support precision feeding research which plays a critical role …
As the global climate continues to warm, producers may consider cattle selection as a tool to improve climate adaptivity and resiliency. There are two domesticated cattle species that have evolved from wild aurochs (Bos primigenius), European cattle (Bos taurus) and …
As producers face greater natural resource concerns in the eastern Colorado landscape, it is important to have access to tools to aid in better management and monitoring of natural resources. Producers are also seeking tools to enhance and restore rangelands, …
AgNext is proud to announce that two of our exceptional doctoral students, Ashley Schilling-Hazlett and Cesar Velasquez, have been recognized with prestigious awards for their dedication to sustainability and research. These accolades represent their commitment to driving significant advancements in their fields and exemplify …
Greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by cattle, particularly enteric methane (CH4) emissions, are a significant contributor to global warming, accounting for 27% of U.S. CH4 emissions (EPA, 2024). In the United States, 36% of land is used for cattle grazing systems, …
Recently, the climate has shown a significant shift toward warmer conditions, further compounding the existing challenges of managing heat stress for dairy operations and cattle health in those systems. Mature, lactating dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat stress due …
The pandemic highlighted fragilities in food systems and other supply chains. Additional factors, like increased weather variability, drought, or even cyber-attacks can also disrupt supply chains. It is critical to understand the vulnerabilities and identify innovative interventions to maintain food …
The sound of swallows faintly singing on the overhangs outside the building at the Semi-Arid Grasslands Research Center on USDA’s Central Plains Experimental Range could be heard as Randy Reichert welcomed attendees to AgNext’s first on-site research field day. “Research …
AgNext researchers continue their work exploring how the beef industry can improve planning and response to infectious disease outbreaks thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). Through funds granted by the National …
