Cows

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.

Upcoming Center Events

New research shows practices from the past will be key to future soil carbon solutions

The recent study from Colorado State University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences found that regenerative practices — including integrating crop and livestock systems — were successful as long-term carbon storage solutions. The post New research shows practices from the past will be key to future soil carbon solutions appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.

CSU tapped to lead development of NIFA’s National Climate Change Roadmap for universities

The $300,000 grant will support a National Climate Change Working Group featuring a wide variety of experts focused on guiding the next decade of research into climate change. The post CSU tapped to lead development of NIFA’s National Climate Change Roadmap for universities appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences.