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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

Trees in the West event at CSU Spur tackles climate resilience through urban forestry

This year’s Trees in the West event will bring together residents, scientists, policymakers and forestry professionals to explore how trees can help communities adapt to a warming climate. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CSU Spur, and is hosted by Colorado State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. The post Trees in the West event at CSU Spur tackles climate resilience through urban forestry appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

Upskilling program receives new funding to continue work in 2025, beyond

Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences’ Upskilling program recently received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to train workers in agricultural fields, particularly younger employees, on the latest technology related to irrigation, soil health, seed conditioning and food safety. The post Upskilling program receives new funding to continue work in 2025, beyond appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

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Contact Information

Eastern Colorado Research Center

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