AgNext, in partnership with five colleges and eight departments across Colorado State University, is launching a new seminar series - Animals, Landscapes and Communities: Building Engaged Grazing Research Capacity.

This series will feature experts from diverse disciplines exploring how collaboration across animal science, rangeland ecology, soil science, engineering, and social science can address today’s most pressing challenges in livestock production and land stewardship. Seminars will be offered in person with a virtual attendance option. Learn more and register on our website.

Upcoming Seminars:

• Mitch Stephenson, Range Management Specialist - University of Nebraska. Friday, April 17th, 2026 | Register here.
• Amy Ganguli, Professor and Cooperative Extension Specialist - University of Arizona. Friday, May 1st, 2026 | Register here.

Earlier this month, members of the AgNext team traveled to Denver for Ag Day at the Capitol. The event brought together legislators and community members to learn more about Colorado agriculture. It also provided an opportunity for our team to engage with attendees and share research advancing sustainable animal agriculture. At this event, Governor Jared Polis also signed a proclamation recognizing March 26th as Colorado Agriculture Day.

AgNext and the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) are partnering to share insights on trends impacting livestock markets. Each Monday, AgNext will feature LMIC’s weekly newsletter, In the Cattle Markets, across our social media channels. This collaboration helps keep our audience informed while elevating the important work of LMIC. Learn more about the partnership in this blog.

AgNext Director, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a 2026 Leader in Agriculture. She was honored at an event at CSU Spur, where she received the 2026 Trail Blazer Award. This recognition highlights her leadership and commitment to advancing Colorado agriculture. Through her work leading AgNext's multidisciplinary team, Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson is helping drive innovation in sustainable animal agriculture.

Join AgNext scientists and partners as we share cutting-edge research on methane, grazing systems, feedlot and dairy production, modeling, and agricultural economics. Guided by our theme—Advancing Sustainable Animal Agriculture Through Innovation and Insight—this summit highlights how integrated research, technology, management, and communication support productive, resilient livestock systems.



Space is limited, register today!

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Present Your Research at the 2026 AgNext Research Summit

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student researching sustainable agriculture? Showcase your work to industry leaders, researchers, and peers at the 2026 AgNext Research Summit Student Poster Competition taking place June 3rd, 2026!

Deadline to apply is March 31st, 2026. Find more details and apply on our website.

AgNext Students Receive U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Scholarships

We’re proud to share that two AgNext students have been selected as 2026 U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Sustainability Scholarship recipients.

This award is given to students who demonstrate a strong passion for the industry and a commitment to advancing continuous improvement across the U.S. beef value chain.



Congratulations to Erin Burke and Reisa Paulsey on this well-deserved recognition!

New on the AgNext Podcast: Dr. Juan Vargas

On this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and John are joined by AgNext Research Scientist Dr. Juan Vargas. Dr. Vargas discusses two of his recent publications where he measured emissions of animals in both confinement and in grazing systems.

Listen on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

New Team Publication

• Stenkamp-Strahm, C., McCluskey, B., Melody, B., Urie, N., Amey, N., Lomkin, R., Campbell, A. J., Lakdawala, S., & Lombard, J. (2026). Dairy Sites with Milk Exposure Are Most Likely to Have Detection of Influenza A Virus. Microorganisms, 14(3), 584.

AgNext Graduate Student Investment

The AgNext Graduate Student Investment Program helps develop future leaders in sustainable animal agriculture.

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