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AgNext PodcastStockmen in the Stockyards (Part 3): Risk, Technology, and the Future of the RanchIn this episode of the Stockmen in the Stockyards series, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson is joined by Kory Kessinger (President of Colorado Livestock Association), Curt Russell (President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association), and Robbie LeValley (AgNext Industry Innovation Working Group partner) to recap their panel at the Stockmen in the Stockyards event. Together, they discuss risk management, emerging technologies, and how future generations are driving innovation across livestock operations.About the Stockmen in the Stockyards series on the AgNext Podcast:In this AgNext Podcast series, hosts Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Dr. Jennifer Martin, and Dr. Dawn Thilmany are on-site at the Na...
2026-01-2141 minAgNext PodcastStockmen in the Stockyards (Part 2): Global Trade and U.S. Beef Markets with Dr. Kenton OchsnerIn this episode of the Stockmen in the Stockyards series, Dawn and Jennifer sit down with Dr. Kenton Ochsner, Executive Director of the Colorado Beef Council.About the Stockmen in the Stockyards series on the AgNext Podcast:In this AgNext Podcast series, hosts Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Dr. Jennifer Martin, and Dr. Dawn Thilmany are on-site at the National Western Stock Show speaking with presenters from Stockmen in the Stockyards. In each episode, the hosts sit down with a speaker to get a high-level overview of their presentation and key takeaways.About AgNext at Colorado State University:AgNext is a...
2026-01-1620 minAgNext PodcastStockmen in the Stockyards (Part 1): Cattle Market Trends with Dr. Tyler CozzensIn this episode of the Stockmen in the Stockyards series, Kim and Jennifer sit down with Dr. Tyler Cozzens, Director and Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) to talk about cattle market trends.About the Stockmen in the Stockyards Series on the AgNext Podcast:In this AgNext Podcast series, hosts Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Dr. Jennifer Martin, and Dr. Dawn Thilmany are on-site at the National Western Stock Show speaking with presenters from Stockmen in the Stockyards. In each episode, the hosts sit down with a speaker to get a high-level overview of their presentation and key...
2026-01-1418 minAgNext PodcastEp. 28 - Leadership and Student Success with Dr. Patrick DoyleIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and John welcome Dr. Patrick Doyle, Department Head of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University (CSU). Tune in to learn about the path that led Dr. Doyle back to CSU and his vision for the future of the Department of Animal Sciences.Learn more about the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University: https://agsci.colostate.edu/ansci/About AgNext at Colorado State University:AgNext is a research collaborative at Colorado State University dedicated to advancing the science of sustainable animal agriculture. Founded in 2020, AgNext works across disciplines and departments...
2026-01-0630 minAgNext PodcastEp. 27 - Exploring Dairy Sustainability with Dr. Bianca da CostaIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro welcome Dr. Bianca da Costa, a Research Scientist at AgNext. Dr. da Costa specializes in dairy sustainability and works closely with Dr. Diego Manriquez. Tune in to hear her share her professional background, discuss her current research, and highlight the Dairy Science Club she co-founded with Dr. Manriquez to support student engagement in dairy science.About AgNextAgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads...
2025-12-1921 minAgNext PodcastEp. 26 - In-Vitro Research at AgNextIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro are joined by Drs. Eduardo de Paula and Sara Place to discuss the new in-vitro system the AgNext team is bringing online. Tune in to learn how this cutting-edge technology will advance our sustainable animal agriculture research.In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson joins Pedro as a guest discussing one of her publications that investigated if the U.S. cattle supply chain could achieve net zero. She walks through the study’s design, key findings, and the critical need for co...
2025-12-1227 minAgNext PodcastEp. 25 - Understanding Net Zero in the U.S. Cattle Supply ChainIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson joins Pedro as a guest discussing one of her publications that investigated if the U.S. cattle supply chain could achieve net zero. She walks through the study’s design, key findings, and the critical need for continued research and innovation to advance sustainable animal agriculture.About AgNextAgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext drives innovation in...
2025-10-2821 min
MeatingPodEp. 230: See it differently — Kim Stackhouse-Lawson on beef supply chain sustainability nowProcessors’ efforts to understand and meet the array of 21st century standards for “sustainability” may feel overwhelming, but Colorado State Animal Science Prof. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson boils it down: The foundation of sustainability is simply efficiency — something the entire supply chain has gotten good at. Stackhouse-Lawson, also the director of Colorado State’s AgNext food and ag sustainability research collaborative, joins MeatingPod to discuss the complexities of advancing sustainability in the beef supply chain, the challenge of working with incomplete data, and the politics enveloping the entire concept.
2025-09-2230 minAgNext PodcastEp. 24 - The Importance of Land Grant InstitutionsIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Pedro and Kim welcome back Dr. Carolyn Lawrence-Dill to talk about the importance of land grant institutions. Learn what makes land-grant institutions unique and why public research universities play a key role in solving complex challenges like sustainability and animal agriculture.About AgNextAgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext drives innovation in sustainable animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure...
2025-09-0340 min
Life's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 261: Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (aka "The Sodfather" of the Ruminati)Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (aka "The Sodfather" of the Ruminati) is a renowned forage agronomist and passionate advocate for the vital role of ruminant agriculture in both human health and sustainable ecosystems. With a B.S. (1981) and M.S. (1983) from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. (1986) in forage management with a minor in ruminant nutrition from the University of Kentucky, Peter served as the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 to 1992. He later joined Barenbrug USA, leading forage product initiatives from 2011 through 2023, an...
2025-08-061h 04AgNext PodcastEp. 23 - Methane Fact Sheets with Dr. Sara PlaceIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro are joined by Dr. Sara Place to discuss a new series of methane fact sheets developed in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. These science-based resources are designed to support producers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders in understanding and addressing methane emissions from ruminant livestock. Dr. Place walks through the content of each fact sheet and explains their importance in advancing education and informed decision-making around methane in livestock production.Show Links:Access the Methane Fact Sheets on theAgNext website: https://agnext.colostate.edu/methane-fact-sheets/Learn...
2025-07-2120 min
AgriCurious PodcastThe AgNext Approach to Animal AgricultureIn this episode of AgriCurious, Dr. Alexa Lamm interviews staff from AgNext, an innovative animal agriculture research center at Colorado State University. They explore the center’s mission, detail current and upcoming research projects, and address a common challenge: helping people truly grasp the science behind their work.Covering topics from methane emissions and livestock welfare to data-driven decision-making, discover how AgNext is shaping the future of sustainable animal agriculture and translating complex research into practical solutions for nutrient-dense food systems for everyone.
2025-07-1410 minAgNext PodcastEp. 22 - Mentorship, Research, and Sustainability with Dr. Pedro CarvalhoIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Dr. Pedro Carvalho joins the episode not as a host, but as a guest! Kim leads the conversation exploring his work on beef on dairy, feedlot systems, and the integration of sustainable practices. From academia to AgNext, Pedro reflects on the importance of mentorship in his career that has fueled his passion for research aimed at delivering impactful results for both food systems and sustainability.Show Links: Get 10% off the AgNext Research Summit 2025 using the promo code: AgNextPodFor more information and to register for the AgNext Research...
2025-05-3037 min
The Beef Podcast ShowDr. John Ritten: The Future of Sustainable Beef | Ep. 129In this special episode of The Beef Podcast Show, celebrating Beef Month, Dr. John Ritten from Colorado State University explores the complexities of sustainability in beef production. He discusses balancing economic, environmental, and social factors, the role of consumers and policymakers, and how producers can adopt solutions while maintaining profitability. Learn why long-term data, regional adaptability, and holistic decision-making are essential for the future of the beef industry. Listen now on all major platforms!"Sustainability is a big word—ask ten people, and you'll get twenty definitions. The real challenge is balancing environmental, economic, an...
2025-05-1430 minAgNext PodcastEp. 21 - The Role of Trade in U.S. AgricultureIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro sit down with Dr. Nathan DeLay and Dr. Amanda Countryman to explore the vital role of international trade in U.S. agriculture. From trade agreements to tariffs, they break down the complexities of global markets, how trade impacts producers and consumers, and why exports are critical for U.S. farmers.Show Links: Get 10% off the AgNext Research Summit 2025 using the promo code: AgNextPodFor more information and to register for the AgNext Research Summit 2025, visit: agnext.colostate.edu/research-summit-2025/About AgNextAgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecos...
2025-05-0147 minAgNext PodcastEp. 20 - Understanding HPAI in Dairy Cattle with Dr. Jason LombardIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro speak with Dr. Jason Lombard to discuss Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and its impact on dairy cattle. As an epidemiologist and Dairy Systems Specialist at AgNext, Dr. Lombard has been studying this emerging disease for over a year. He shares insights into what is currently known about HPAI in dairy cattle, its implications for producers, and the ongoing research efforts to better understand and manage the disease.Show Links: Get 10% off the AgNext Research Summit 2025 using the promo code: AgNextPodFor more information...
2025-04-0141 minAgNext PodcastEp. 19 - Manure Happens: Dr. Zong Liu on Manure and Compost ManagementIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Pedro and Sara welcome Dr. Zong Liu, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M University. Dr. Liu shares insights from his extensive research on manure and compost management, exploring sustainable solutions for the industry. Tune in for an engaging conversation on innovation in this space.Show Links:https://www.texasmanure.org/About AgNext AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners...
2025-02-2836 minAgNext PodcastEp. 18 - Health and Welfare with Dr. Lily Edwards-CallawayIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro are joined by Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway, an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences specializing in livestock behavior and welfare. In the episode, Lily explains the connection between animal welfare and sustainability, how welfare is measured, and how her research informs best practices. She also discusses the importance of considering both animal and human well-being in livestock systems. Tune in for an insightful conversation!
About AgNext
AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing...
2025-01-3128 minAgNext PodcastEp. 17 - Beef Quality Assurance with Libby BiglerIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro speak with Libby Bigler, the Colorado Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator at Colorado State University. Together they discuss the importance of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, how BQA education supports sustainability, and information for individuals to get certified.
For more information about Beef Quality Assurance, go to www.bqa.org
About AgNext
AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext...
2025-01-0141 minAgNext PodcastEp. 16 - Introducing Dr. Carolyn Lawrence-DillIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, hosts Pedro and Kim sit down with Dr. Carolyn Lawrence-Dill, the new Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. Having joined CSU in August 2024, Dr. Lawrence-Dill shares insights into her distinguished career and the experiences that led her to this leadership role. Tune in to hear her how she has been impacted by the campus community, her vision for the future of agricultural education and research, and how sustainability and the innovative work of AgNext are shaping the future of the industry.About...
2024-11-2732 min
Steak BitesBeef & Carbon: Exploring Regeneration and SustainabilityIn this episode of Steak Bites, Kara Smith sits down with Dr. John Ritten, an agricultural economist at Colorado State University and a member of the AgNext team, to break down the complex world of carbon sequestration and sustainability in beef production. Together, they explore the evolving carbon and ESG markets, unraveling the economic and environmental realities that shape carbon credits and sustainability initiatives. Dr. Ritten offers a no-nonsense take on how these concepts intersect with the daily decisions faced by farmers and ranchers. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of carbon sequestration, the risks of managing...
2024-11-0138 minAgNext PodcastEp. 15 - AgNext's Climate-Smart Research FacilityIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro talk about the Climate-Smart Research Facility, the largest facility in the U.S. dedicated to climate-smart animal agriculture research. They’re joined by Dr. Sara Place and Leo Sitorski to explore the groundbreaking work happening at the facility and future plans for its expansion. About AgNext AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext drives innovation in sustainable an...
2024-10-2828 minAgNext PodcastEp. 14 - Conservation Innovation Grant Update with Dr. Nate DeLayIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro sit down with Dr. Nate DeLay to discuss the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) awarded to the AgNext team and the novel research our team is conducting. Discover how this project is advancing methane data collection across the entire beef lifecycle, providing critical insights and recommendations for the animal agriculture industry.
About AgNext
AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and
ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext drives...
2024-09-2420 min
Progressive Dairy PodcastA look through the sustainability scope with Sara PlaceDr. Sara Place of Colorado State University joins host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. An associate professor of feedlot systems and researcher with CSU’s AgNext, Place has been working with enteric emissions in cattle for the past decade. Learn about CSU’s feed additive calculator tool, how the beef and dairy industries are approaching the sustainability conversation and if the cattle industries can really have zero emissions by 2050 in this episode.
Here is the episode breakdown:
2:20 – Current research at AgNext3:40 – The development of the feed additive calculator tool (https://a...
2024-08-2825 minAgNext PodcastEp. 13 - Impact of Drought and Prairie Dogs on Livestock ProductionIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro speak with Dr. John Ritten about his recent publication, “Does Drought Intensify the Effects of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs on Livestock Production and Net Revenue in Semiarid Rangelands?” Prairie dogs are an important part of the ecosystem, but also impact cattle. In addition, drought impacts both cattle production and prairie dogs. Tune in to learn about Dr. Ritten’s findings and these variables ultimately impact livestock production and net revenue.
This publication can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.04.011
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2024-08-1928 minAgNext PodcastEp. 12 - The Grazing PrinciplesIn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro are joined by Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Anna Shadbolt. Together, they delve into the Grazing Principles—a tool developed by the AgNext team to aid in effective land management practices. Tune in to learn how these principles were crafted in collaboration with producers across the western United States and discover how they are being applied throughout Colorado.
Visit the AgNext website to explore the Grazing Principles: agnext.colostate.edu/grazing-principles.
About AgNext
AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem he...
2024-07-2330 minAgNext PodcastEp. 11 - The Value of Farmland DataOn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro speak with Dr. Nathan DeLay and Agricultural Economist at AgNext. The focus of this episode is the value of farmland data. In the episode, Dr. DeLay discusses his recent publication on this topic as well as current trends in farm data and how producers can work with research groups, like AgNext, to inform further research. Dr. DeLay’s publication can be accessed at: https://doi.org/10.3368/le.100.4.041023-0032R1
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem
health wh...
2024-06-1442 minAgNext PodcastEp. 10 - The Role of RuminantsOn this Listener's Choice episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR
and Pedro talk with Dr. Sara Place about her new publication in the Journal of Grass and Forage Science. Tune into this episode to learn more from Dr. Place about how ruminants are an important part of sustainable food systems. This publication can be accessed at: doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12673
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and
ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate...
2024-05-2235 minAgNext PodcastEp. 9 - Understanding Air Quality in Dairy BarnsOn this Listener's Choice episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro speak with Dr. Diego Manriquez. Dr. Manriquez is a Dairy Systems Specialist at AgNext. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences and is also a veterinarian. In this episode, Dr. Manriquez discusses an area that he is currently researching: air quality in dairy barns. Tune in to learn more about this novel research area!
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry...
2024-04-1622 minAgNext PodcastEp. 8 - Methane Mitigation Opportunities for Beef and Dairy: What's Out There?On the first Listener's Choice episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro welcome back Dr. Sara Place, Associate Professor of Feedlot Systems at AgNext. In this episode, Dr. Place discusses methane mitigation opportunities for beef and dairy. Dr. Place has over a decade of experience studying greenhouse gas emissions in beef and dairy systems. Tune into this episode to learn more about methane in animal agriculture, why it is important to study, and some of the ways it can be mitigated.
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and
ecosystem health...
2024-03-1141 min
ASH CLOUDBalancing methane mitigation with the economic, and social aspects of sustainable livestock production with Sara Place, AgNext at Colorado State UniversityThe climate impact of animal agriculture is only one of the aspects that needs to be addressed for sustainable productions systems. The importance and urgency to mitigate methane emissions must be integrated with the social and economic aspects of livestock production and the other environmental issues such as nutrient management and biodiversity. The current state of our food systems are the result of decades and even centuries of the choices people have made which will take time to change. When it comes to global warming methane is the emergency brake that can limit temperature rises in the s...
2024-02-2152 minAgNext PodcastEp. 7 - Dr. Jason Lombard’s Career Path, Research Interests, and Role at AgNextOn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro speak
with Dr. Jason Lombard an Associate Professor and Dairy Systems Specialist at AgNext. Dr. Lombard has extensive experience in academia, industry, and more. Tune into this episode to learn more about our newest faculty member!
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and
ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the...
2024-02-2036 minAgNext PodcastEp. 6 - Dr. Greg Thoma on his Career, Modeling, and InterestsOn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro talk with Dr. Greg Thoma AgNext's Director of Agricultural Modeling and Lifecycle Assessment! Dr. Thoma has an amazing career and story. Tune in to learn more!
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure a continued safe, secure, and nutritious food supply...
2024-01-2756 minAgNext PodcastEp. 5 - Dr. Nathan DeLay on Teaching, Grants, and TradeoffsOn this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro are joined by Agricultural Economist, Dr. Nathan DeLay! Dr. DeLay joined the AgNext team just over 18 months ago and has already established himself as an integral part of the team and also as a professor in the CSU College of Agricultural Sciences. In the episode, Dr. DeLay talks about his career, ongoing research, teaching, and more!
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come...
2023-12-1350 minAgNext PodcastEp. 4 - Talking Sustainability, Economics, and Extension with Dr. John RittenThis episode of the AgNext Podcast JR and Pedro are joined by Dr. John Ritten. Dr. Ritten is an Agricultural Economist at AgNext and also a University Extension Specialist. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Ritten's career, role at AgNext, interests, and more!
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure...
2023-10-1742 min
Farm To Table TalkEnvironmental Progress – Sara PlaceNine per cent of all green house gas emissions in the US are from Agriculture and cattle are responsible for 2%. To identify the magnitude of the challenges, EPA does an annual inventory of the GHG contributions from each industry. In the effort to achieve carbon neutrality, Methane from cattle production has become a major target; however per capita consumption has already been declining for years while the population keeps growing, with corresponding demand for more meat in global diets. Fortunately solutions are being found in programs like AgNext at Colorado State University where Dr. Sara Place is a Professor of...
2023-10-1356 min
Decode 6What We Know (& Don’t Know) About Enteric Methane Emissions
When we think about emissions from dairy and livestock emissions, cow burps are at the top of the list. Those burps release methane, a greenhouse gas with 28 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. Today, we're breaking down how enteric methane is formed in the guts of ruminant livestock, and new technologies that are helping us cut emissions.
Listen in as Dr. Sara Place, an associate professor of feedlot systems at Colorado State University AgNext, describes how enteric methane forms and ways we can reduce emissions.
Curious about carbon and ecosystem services and want to learn more...
2023-10-0916 minDecode 6What We Know (& Don’t Know) About Enteric Methane Emissions
When we think about emissions from dairy and livestock emissions, cow burps are at the top of the list. Those burps release methane, a greenhouse gas with 28 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. Today, we're breaking down how enteric methane is formed in the guts of ruminant livestock, and new technologies that are helping us cut emissions.
Listen in as Dr. Sara Place, an associate professor of feedlot systems at Colorado State University AgNext, describes how enteric methane forms and ways we can reduce emissions.
Curious about carbon and ecosystem services and want to learn more...
2023-10-0916 minDecode 6Virtual Fence for Cattle Herd Management: Learning Curves & OpportunitiesA virtual fence uses GPS collars and towers to create invisible movable barriers for cattle. It's an exciting technology--can you use it for intensive grazing? Keep cattle off sensitive streambeds? Save on hard fence costs? The possibilities are endless, but putting the technology into practice has a real learning curve.
Listen in as Anna Shadbolt, a research associate at Colorado State AgNext, talks with Andy Lawrence, a fourth-generation rancher in Colorado, about their experience using virtual fence with Andy's herd over the summer of 2023.
Curious about carbon and ecosystem services and want to learn more?
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2023-09-1248 minDecode 6Virtual Fence for Cattle Herd Management: Learning Curves & OpportunitiesA virtual fence uses GPS collars and towers to create invisible movable barriers for cattle. It's an exciting technology--can you use it for intensive grazing? Keep cattle off sensitive streambeds? Save on hard fence costs? The possibilities are endless, but putting the technology into practice has a real learning curve.
Listen in as Anna Shadbolt, a research associate at Colorado State AgNext, talks with Andy Lawrence, a fourth-generation rancher in Colorado, about their experience using virtual fence with Andy's herd over the summer of 2023.
Curious about carbon and ecosystem services and want to learn more?
...
2023-09-1248 minAgNext PodcastEp. 3 - Discussion with Dr. Diego ManriquezThis episode’s guest of the AgNext Podcast is AgNext’s Dairy Systems Specialist, Dr. Diego Manriquez! Dr. Manriquez joined the AgNext team only a few months ago, and has already established himself as a major part of our multidisciplinary team.
Join JR and Pedro for their discussion with Diego where they get to know more about his life, career, and interests.
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to c...
2023-08-2643 min
Food Bullying PodcastHolistic animal agriculture for nutrition pros"All actions have some sort of impact on the system, but at times, people can assume reducing animal protein can have a vast and meaningful impact without considering other important tradeoffs that should be considered." Passionate about leaving the planet better than she found it and ensuring access to nutrient-dense foods including nutrient-dense animal proteins, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson works to clear up the misconception that animal agriculture isn't sustainable. "I wish people knew how dedicated farmers, ranchers, and producers are to raising high-quality food and that there are scientists, my team specifically, looking for solutions...
2023-08-2134 minAgNext PodcastEp. 2 - Welcoming Dr. Sara PlaceJoin JR and Pedro as they talk with Dr. Sara Place about her career, research interests and more!
Dr. Sara Place is AgNext's Associate Professor of Feedlot Systems and has over a decade of experience in the field of animal agriculture.
2023-07-2845 minAgNext PodcastEp. 1 - Conversation with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-LawsonIn this episode your hosts, JR and Pedro, talk with the Director of AgNext, Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson. During this conversation, they talk with Kim about her career, research, and interests. Sit back and join us while we tell you about what's Next with AgNext.
About AgNext:
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of a...
2023-05-2254 min
CSU Spur of the MomentAgriculture's Wicked Problems with Kim Stackhouse-LawsonDr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and the Director of AgNext — a program at CSU tasked with finding solutions to feeding 12.3 billion people by the end of this century. That might seem like a seriously wicked problem, but it is one that requires addressing, and Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson and her team at AgNext are working diligently to find answers. AgNext WebsiteAgNext on Facebook, LinkedIn, and TwitterTheme Music: “Work” by KetsaProduction: Kevin Samuelson
2023-05-1640 min
Discover AgMethane & feed additives with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson of CSU AgNext079 | On this week's show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Director of CSU AgNext An overview of AgNext Deep diving into the science behind how feed additives affect methane output 3 Nop as a Feed Additive Grazing and Feedlot Cattle Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/dr-kim-stackhouse-lawson-csu-agnext ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT Mark you...
2023-04-1127 min
Sheep Stuff Ewe Should Know#132: Talking of Sustainability (with the real experts)Dr. Rosie Busch has sooooo many questions when it comes to the topic of sustainability. We’ve touched on this topic before, but in this episode Rosie gets to ask all of her burning questions to Dr. Sara Place with CSU and AgNext, one of the top researchers in her field.
2023-03-1633 min
MeatingPodWhat’s “AgNext” for meat production sustainabilityIn this episode, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and director of AgNext, a research hub for ag sustainability discusses the program’s goal to help find solutions to feed 12.3 billion people by 2100. Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson previously served as director of sustainability at JBS USA, where she coordinated the processor’s North American sustainability program. That effort covered JBS’ beef, pork, poultry, case-ready and branded product segments. Our discussion will focus on AgNext, sustainability and its place in Industry 4.0.
2023-02-1328 min
1881Episode 15 | Building on Hereford ResearchConcluding the coverage of the American Hereford Association educational forum, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., Director of AgNext, Colorado State University, joins the podcast. Current Hereford research initiatives further leverage the Hereford breed’s strengths to serve the evolving beef industry and the next generation of consumers. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the broader definition of sustainability and how it applies to animal agriculture.
2022-12-1254 min
The Moos Room™Episode 142 - Sustainability and AgNext with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos RoomColorado State University AgNextQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension Website
2022-10-3117 minThe Moos Room™Episode 141 - Sustainability and AgNext with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos RoomColorado State University AgNextQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension Website
2022-10-2441 min
The VCpreneur: Startups | Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | FundraisingEP#63 Mark Kahn – Investing in startups building for the rural economy, identifying founders that scale and staying relevant as a venture investorIn this episode, Mark Kahn (Managing Partner, Omnivore), joins our host Digjay, to talk about his path leading up to Omnivore, Omnivore’s investment thesis and evolution of the agritech opportunity in India, how and why India stands out compared to other global agritech markets, attributes of founders that are able to scale & raise follow-on rounds, the case against investing in solo-founder led startups, staying relevant as a venture investor, importance of finding a wedge as a first time VC and more.
Founded in 2010, Omnivore invests in early-stage startups developing breakthrough technologies for agriculture, food, climate, and th...
2022-10-1644 min
20MinuteLeadersEp917: Taranjeet Singh Bhamra | Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AGNEXTTaranjeet Singh Bhamra is the CEO and Founder of AgNext Technologies, a global award-winning venture-capital-backed company that is solving for trust and transparency in global value chains using AI-based solutions to enable quality-based assessments. A graduate of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta, Mr. Bhamra is an accomplished professional and business leader, having worked for more than 20 years in Strategy consulting, investment banking, and high-impact entrepreneurial roles in Indian and international markets.
2022-09-1922 min
MeatsPadTransforming Meat Sustainability w/Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson Ep. 76Why is Sustainability key these days for the meat industry?
To address various questions from our listenership, we met with Dr. Kim Stackhouse, Director of AGNEXT, a catalyst between academic research and industry innovation focused on sustainability.
She’s also an Animal Science Professor at Colorado State University and discusses the vision of AGNEXT and how this organization brings individuals from different industry areas together to further animal agriculture.
2022-09-1321 min
BusinessLine PodcastsAn MRI scan for foodAmong the many problems in Indian agriculture is the absence of quality standards in the farm-to-fork food chain.
The lack of standards means farmers have no incentive to innovative and produce qualitatively better food. It also takes away from the consumer the option of buying better.
Even globally, determining the quality of farm produce is a largely subjective exercise, often involving conjecture. Usually, farm commodities are put though physical parameter tests using touch-and-feel, visual appeal, smell and taste. As a result, the ability of farmers who grow higher quality, or pesticide and chemical-free produce, to...
2022-04-2729 min
Think With NicheAgNext aims to expand in Vietnam and the Middle EastAccording to the Chief Technology Officer of the Agriculture startup AgNext Technologies, Subrat Panda, the startup aims to expand its operations in the Middle East and Vietnam.
2022-03-0101 min
House Agriculture CommitteeSustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic ViabilityThursday, February 3, 2022 – 10:00 AM ETVirtual HearingSubcommittee on Livestock and Foreign AgricultureRE: “Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability”WITNESS LISTDr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, PhD, Director, AgNext and Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, COMs. Rosie Burroughs, Producer, Burroughs Family Farms, on behalf of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Denair, CAMr. Melvin Medeiros, Producer, Medeiros Holsteins, on behalf of National Milk Producers Federation, Fresno County, CAMs. Kim Brackett, Producer, Brackett Ranches, and Chair, B...
2022-02-032h 23
MEAT+POULTRY PodcastAgNext, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, takes a complete approach to sustainabilityAs 2021 comes to a close, one of the critical areas of the meat industry that continues to be a topic of conversation is sustainability.
More trade groups and corporations have made moves this year to state their intentions on global sustainable development.
For this episode of the MEAT+POULTRY podcast, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, director of AgNext at Colorado State Univ., discussed sustainability from multiple angles of the industry.
In the last year, Stackhouse-Lawson took over the newly created research center that focuses on advancing animal agriculture and how to expand sustainable practices in the...
2021-12-1039 min
My Startup Podcastएमएसएमई बड़े उद्योगों की नींव हो सकती हैप्रतिस्पर्धी और अत्याधुनिक प्रौद्योगिकी, सूक्ष्म, लघु और मध्यम उद्यमों द्वारा समर्थित (MSME) भारत में बड़े उद्योगों की नींव होगी, केंद्रीय मंत्री जितेंद्र सिंह।एमएसएमई मंत्री नारायण राणे का भाजपा नेताओं और पदाधिकारियों ने स्वागत किया और एक भावनाजन आशीर्वाद यात्रा की शुरुआत के समय उनमें आत्मविश्वास और उत्साह देखा गया था।बैंक इंडोनेशिया (बीआई) ने गुरुवार को घोषणा की कि वह अपनी बेंचमार्क ब्याज दर को रिकॉर्ड 3.5 प्रतिशत पर बनाए रखेगा, एक ऐसा रुख जिसका उद्देश्य चल रही दूसरी COVID-19 लहर के दौरान धीमी व्यावसायिक गतिविधि के जवाब में आर्थिक सुधार को समायोजित करना है।ट्रांसपोर्टा ने डिजिटलीकरण की दिशा में इंडोनेशिया के रसद क्षेत्र के लिए परिवहन प्रबंधन समाधान शुरू किया एसएमई ट्रकर्स।अभी खरीदें, बाद में भुगतान करें समूह हम्म ने अपने एसएमई ऋण विभाग से लाभ में एक छलांग देखी है, जिसमें योजना है ब्रोकर चैनल के माध्यम से गति को चालू रखें।विक्टोरिया और कॉमनवेल्थ सरकारों ने मेलबर्न में सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य प्रतिबंधों के विस्तार से सबसे अधिक प्रभावित छोटे-टोमीडियम उद्यमों (एसएमई) के लिए समर्थन के एक नए दौर की घोषणा की है।व्यापार और उद्योग मंत्री और सूक्ष्म, लघु और उद्यम विकास प्राधिकरण (MSMEDA) के कार्यकारी निदेशक नेविन गामिया ने छोटे उद्यम क्षेत्र का समर्थन करने के लिए युवा दलों और राजनेताओं के समन्वय के साथ एक सहयोग प्रोटोकॉल पर हस्ताक्षर किए।रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने गुरुवार को डिफेंस इंडिया स्टार्ट-अप के 5वें संस्करण का शुभारंभ किया रक्षा उत्कृष्टता के लिए नवाचारों के तहत चुनौती (डीआईएससी)।एग्रीटेक स्टार्टअप एग्नेक्स्ट ने फाल्कन एज के अल्फा के नेतृत्व में एक नए दौर में 21 मिलियन डॉलर से अधिक की राशि जुटाई है लहर ऊष्मायन। लॉजिस्टिक्स के लिए उन्नत रोबोटिक ऑटोमेशन प्रदाता, OSARO Inc ने ऑक्टेव वेंचर्स के नेतृत्व में सीरीज C फंडिंग राउंड को पूरा करने की घोषणा की है। #MSME #MSMEs #MSMEindia #MSMEnews #MSMEsector #JanAshirwadYatra #BankIndonesia #MSMEfinancingboost #NarayanRane #MSMEminister #SME #Buynowpaylater #NevineGamea #DefenceMinister #RajnathSingh #DefenceIndiaStartupChallenge #AgNext #agriculture #OSARO #robotic #roboticautomationforlogistics #startup #startups #askmentor #mystartuptv #majorsunilshetty #startupchannel #startupnews #startupindia #makeinindia
2021-08-2103 min
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Agritech Opportunity In India ft. Taranjeet Singh Bhamra, AgNext TechnologiesAgriculture and allied sectors contribute roughly 14% ($276 Bn in 2020) to India’s GDP. Yet we have to date not witnessed a tech unicorn emerge from the sector, despite having over $600M in VC funding over the last 5 years. #Agritech is one of the most important sectors for innovation and inclusivity in India. To share more insights on this sector, we had Taranjeet Singh Bhamra of Agnext on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we tal...
2021-07-2040 min
One Thing Today in TechGoogle fined $593mn in France; OPPO releases 6G strategy; and Taranjeet Singh Bhamra of AgNext on AI in agricultureGoogle, has been fined 500 million euros (or $593 million) by France’s competition authority, for failing to comply with the regulator's orders on how to conduct talks with the country's news publishers in a row over copyright. Smartphone maker OPPO has released a paper on its 6G strategy; and in today’s tech conversation, Taranjeet Singh Bhamra—CEO of AgNext—talks about bringing AI to agriculture
2021-07-1425 min