AgNext Podcast

In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and John are joined by Sydney Bowman-Schnug, a Ph.D. student with the AgNext team. Sydney shares her path from growing up on a Colorado cow-calf operation to pursuing a Ph.D. at Colorado State University. She also discusses her research focused on nutritional and management strategies for beef-on-dairy cattle in the feedlot.From early-life health and feedlot diet adaptation to implant management, Sydney explains how her research is helping us better understand this growing segment of the beef industry and identify opportunities to improve animal performance and resource-use efficiency.Sydney also shares what she has learned throughout her graduate journey and where she hopes her career in the beef industry will take her next.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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠⁠. Credits: Host(s): Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten Guest: Sydney Bowman-SchnugProducer: Erica GiesenhagenArtwork: Julia GiesenhagenMusic: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and John welcome Dr. Afrin Jannat, who recently completed her Ph.D. with the AgNext team. Afrin discusses her research on air quality in dairy barns and how precision technologies can support more sustainable animal agriculture. She also reflects on her graduate journey and the important role mentorship played in her success.

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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.

Credits:

Host(s): Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten

Guest: Dr. Afrin Jannat

Producer: Erica Giesenhagen

Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen

Music: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and John are joined by Dr. Cesar Velasquez to discuss his journey from Honduras to Colorado State University and his research focused on calf health and beef-on-dairy production systems. Cesar shares insights from his doctoral research on colostrum management, calf performance, and the long-term impacts of early-life care on animal health and sustainability.

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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.

Credits:

Host(s): Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten

Guest: Dr. Cesar Velasquez

Producer: Erica Giesenhagen

Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen

Music: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and John arejoined by Dr. Ashley Schilling-Hazlett, an AgNext graduate who completed both her master’s degree and Ph.D. with our team. Ashley reflects on her graduate journey, discussing how a variety of research experiences and mentorship opportunities helped shape her career goals and passion for sustainable animal agriculture.

About AgNext: 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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.

Credits:

Host(s): Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten

Guest: Dr. Ashley Schilling-Hazlett

Producer: Erica Giesenhagen

Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen

Music: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, hosts Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten are joined by Dr. Tyler Cozzens, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC).

Dr. Cozzens shares insights on current livestock market trends, drawing from LMIC’s quarterly Margins and Markets report. The conversation explores supply trends, input costs, and the economic decisions facing producers along with what it all means for consumers.

About AgNext

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, leveraging expertise from across the university.Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.

About the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC):

LMIC is a collaborative effort among university extension specialists, USDA economists, and industry partners, providing forecasts, market analysis, and decision-support tools to support informed decision-making across the livestockindustry. Learn more at: lmic.info

Credits:

• Host(s): Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten
• Guest: Dr. Tyler Cozzens
• Producer: Erica Giesenhagen
• Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen
• Music: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

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

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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.

Credits:

Host(s): Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John Ritten

Guest: Dr. Juan Vargas

Producer: Erica Giesenhagen

Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen

Music: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In 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 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 research collaborative at Colorado State University dedicated to advancing the science of sustainable animal agriculture. Founded in 2020, AgNext works across disciplines and departments, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.Credits:Hosts: Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson (Director, AgNext); Dr. Jennifer Martin (Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences); Dr. Dawn Thilmany (Professor, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture)Guests: Kory Kessinger (President of Colorado Livestock Association), Curt Russell (President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association), and Robbie LeValley (AgNext Industry Innovation Working Group partner)Producer: Erica GiesenhagenArtwork: Julia GiesenhagenMusic: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In 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 research collaborative at Colorado State University dedicated to advancing the science of sustainable animal agriculture. Founded in 2020, AgNext works across disciplines and departments, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.Credits:Hosts: Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson (Director, AgNext); Dr. Jennifer Martin (Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences); Dr. Dawn Thilmany (Professor, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture)Guest: Dr. Tyler Cozzens (Director and Agricultural Economist, Livestock Marketing Information Center)Producer: Erica GiesenhagenArtwork: Julia GiesenhagenMusic: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In 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 takeaways.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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠.Credits:Hosts: Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson (Director, AgNext); Dr. Jennifer Martin (Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences); Dr. Dawn Thilmany (Professor, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture)Guest: Dr. Tyler Cozzens (Director and Agricultural Economist, Livestock Marketing Information Center)Producer: Erica GiesenhagenArtwork: Julia GiesenhagenMusic: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)

In 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, leveraging expertise from across the university. Through strong partnerships with producers, industry leaders, and policymakers, AgNext identifies and scales science-based innovations that support animal and ecosystem health, economic viability, and resilient food systems. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠⁠. Credits:Hosts: Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Dr. John RittenGuest: Dr. Patrick DoyleProducer: Erica GiesenhagenArtwork: Julia GiesenhagenMusic: “Dusting the Broom” by Tony Petersen (via Artlist)