AgNext at Colorado State University

Dairy products like milk, yogurt, and ice cream contribute to nutrition and bone health for all. #FactFriday

The AgNext team is proud to have been selected for funding from the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine! The research team, led by Dr. Sara Place, will focus on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) technology for cattle feedlots. This project will advance the science in sustainable animal agriculture and drive innovation in Colorado and Wyoming. Learn more about this exciting development in the press release: https://loom.ly/2nwFMP8

AgNext’s Agricultural Economist Dr. John Ritten recently joined Kara Smith, co-founder of Colorado Craft Beef, on the Steak Bites Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Ritten explores what sustainability means in agriculture, explains the intricacies of carbon markets, and discusses the challenges of feeding a growing global population. Don't miss this insightful conversation—listen here: https://loom.ly/na73C-w

The dairy industry is a vital for food security and economic stability, both nationally and right here in Colorado. #FactFriday

Agricultural Education (AGED) and AgNext are seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator to join our teams! This person would help facilitate administrative needs across the two groups. Interested individuals should apply by 11/11 for full consideration. Application and additional details can be found at: https://loom.ly/oJZBVpI

Michigan State University is hosting a Dairy Heifer Management Webinar Series over the coming weeks designed for those passionate about dairy science and animal health. The series will feature presentations from a variety of experts, including AgNext Dairy System Specialist Dr. Diego Manriquez. Dr. Manriquez will present on November 26th, sharing insights from his research on air quality and thermal stress in dairy systems. Register for Dr. Manriquez’s webinar and others in the series here: https://loom.ly/zKmBx2k

This episode of the AgNext Podcast explores the Climate-Smart Research Facility — the largest facility in the country dedicated to climate-smart animal agriculture research. Jenn (JR) and Pedro are joined by Leonardo Sitorski and Dr. Sara Place to discuss the state-of-the-art technology and groundbreaking research taking place. Tune in to learn more:

Enteric methane (CH₄) is a natural byproduct of rumen fermentation in cattle. Did you know that approximately 95% of this methane is released through the animal’s mouth? Understanding this process is essential for developing sustainable solutions in animal agriculture. #FactFriday

Earlier this week, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson moderated a roundtable with Senator John Hickenlooper to discuss the ongoing impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Northern Colorado and beyond. The roundtable was attended by local agriculture leaders and experts including veterinary epidemiologist, Dr. Jason Lombard. Learn more about this discussion here: https://loom.ly/K5N5xRI

CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is hiring! They are looking for an Associate Director of the Livestock Veterinary Service to lead in teaching, service, and research in livestock medicine. Interested candidates should apply by November 4th for full consideration. Full job description and application can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gkYFZpS6