Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture that provides grants and funding opportunities to farmers, ranchers, researchers, and agriculture professionals. The goal of these grants is to advance …
For Immediate Release DATE: February 15th, 2024 Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University’s AgNext research collaborative is excited to announce the launch of a new sustainability tool that can be utilized in beef systems across the beef supply chain. Dr. Sara …
AgNext’s mission is to create sustainable solutions for animal agriculture— our goals include integrating these solutions into populations and cultures around the world. According to the UDSA-Economic Research Service, food insecurity remains an issue for every country at some level. …
When we think about research in sustainable animal agriculture, an important field to consider is emissions management in grazing systems. While research in this space is limited, we know that it is necessary in order to understand production sustainability and …
AgNext Lifecycle Assessment expert, Dr. Greg Thoma, contributed to a publication that is one of the most comprehensive study of lifecycle assessment of beef production in the United States. The complexity of this study sheds light on the environmental impacts …
The AgNext Industry Innovation Group is made up of trailblazing industry partners who lead in pushing boundaries of sustainability and conservation. Recently, Steven Wooten and Robbie LeValley were honored for their efforts and contributions in the industry.
Rangelands provide a myriad of benefits to society, from social goods like clean air, water, and wildlife habitat to forage for grazing livestock. Research in rangeland systems is complex and often nuanced based on specific ecosystem and social interactions. This …
In the coming years, new feed additive solutions to reduce enteric methane emissions will likely become available to cattle feeders. Indeed, the FDA has recently announced it is encouraging developers of additives with environmental claims to engage them early in …
In the expansive realm of modern agriculture, the practice of herding cattle has undergone a remarkable transformation with the introduction of virtual fencing technology. Virtual fencing, an innovative approach to managing livestock, replaces traditional physical barriers with virtual boundaries, offering …
The International Livestock Forum is an annual event that allows producers, industry leaders, and academics to convene and discuss the current state of the livestock industry. This year was the 8th International Livestock Forum hosted in partnership by the Colorado …