The Graduate Student Showcase is an annual event where graduate students across Colorado State University have the opportunity to present their work in a conference-like setting. This year, four of AgNext’s graduate students participated in the event for the first …
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. …
Here at AgNext, we talk a lot about sustainability and what it means. We define sustainability in three distinct pillars: social, environmental, and economic. The work that we do at AgNext is focused on continuously improving animal agriculture within each …
The AgNext team is composed of a variety of employees, including researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates. Our students that are part of a Master’s Degree Program study under Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Director of AgNext, and focus their research on sustainability …
On February 3, 2022, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson was invited to give testimony to the House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture regarding environmental gain and economic viability related to sustainability in the livestock sector. This virtual hearing was hosted by …
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (left) and Joe Biden, President of the United States of America (right) line the COP26 panel, as they discuss joining the Global Methane Pledge. On November 2nd, 2021, nations from all …
In just over a year, Colorado State University’s AgNext, formerly known as the Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative, has grown to become a forerunner in sustainability for animal agriculture. The research collaborative went through many changes in 2021, including the addition …
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson presented at the Office of Engagement and Extension Forum this morning, teaching guests about sustainable livestock systems. Dr. Kevin Jablonski opened the event, introducing the AgNext team. This event introduced the AgNext mission, as well as our …
Soil is the backbone of our society, providing the medium and nutrients we need to support our population. Soil organic carbon is an important indicator of soil quality, and helps to regulate nutrient supply, microbial activity, and soil moisture content. Soil organic …
By: Samantha Clark, Logan Thompson Ph.D., and Kim Stackhouse-Lawson Ph.D. Every person needs food, and should have access to a safe, nutritious, and affordable diet. All food production produces greenhouse gases, whether plant or animal sourced, and humanity depends on …
