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Eastern Colorado Research Center

The ECRC began as a 3,760-acre ranch in 1952. After CSU purchased the ranch, we have built it into a research facility boasting over 35 fenced pastures of native and seeded rangeland. We have enclosed working facilities including bunk space, chutes and scales and 22 feedlot pens for managing livestock research.

Research and Engagement

Historically, we have been engaged in beef cattle reproduction and nutrition research. Our contributions include numerous nutrition studies on reproductive health and optimizing performance on grazing and animal productivity. We work closely with CSU’s Department of Animal Sciences and industry partners to share our findings with regional and multi-state cattle producers. We welcome visitors to tour our facility and discuss our research programs.

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Upcoming Center Events

July 18, 2026

July 18, 2026

In this week’s Food for Thought roundup, we're rounding out PBR Bulls and Beats with an op ed from President Amy Parsons and Dean Carolyn Lawrence-Dill on what the future of work looks like and how CSU is preparing the next generation, and the Ram who won her barrel racing session. We’re also learning about drought-tolerance in crops, AgNext’s methane emissions research in cattle, and the monument flower.

Researchers targeting drought-tolerance traits in crops

Drought is a persistent issue in Colorado, so Colorado State University continually works to identify and develop drought-tolerance traits in crops to ensure farmers can remain competitive and provide food for people and livestock. The post Researchers targeting drought-tolerance traits in crops appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Eastern Colorado Research Center

26204 County Road 57
Akron, CO 80720
Phone: (970) 345-6402
Fax: (970) 345-6649
Email: austin.couch@colostate.edu