Cargill Invests $1 Million in Research on Methane Reduction in Cattle
16 Julio 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Company issues significant grant to Colorado
State University to advance study of feeding practices that can
help reduce greenhouse gasses.
Cargill, a global food and agriculture leader, has issued a $1
million grant to Colorado State University to help fund the
university’s AgNext research program. The contribution will support
cutting-edge research aimed at promoting sustainable animal
agriculture practices and reducing the environmental impact of the
beef industry.
“Working closely with industry partners like Cargill,
researchers and producers, AgNext is helping develop innovative,
scalable solutions that move the livestock industry toward a more
sustainable future,” said Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, director of
AgNext and Co-Pl. “An important part of that is developing robust
baseline greenhouse gas emissions from cattle.”
Cargill’s $1 million grant will address a critical agricultural
challenge: enteric methane emissions from feedlot cattle, which are
naturally produced during the digestive process.
Current USDA guidelines rely on assumptions about the effects of
different feeding strategies on methane emissions, such as grain
processing combined with other feed additives. However, empirical
data supporting these assumptions is lacking. AgNext will bridge
the gap by conducting several groundbreaking experiments at
Colorado State University’s Climate Smart Research Facility over
the next two years.
The research will help determine the impact of different
ingredients and additives in cattle diets on enteric methane
emissions in beef steers fed typical finishing rations. It will
also explore the additive effect of these ingredients and additives
to determine if additional methane reduction is possible.
“Cargill is committed to working with researchers, farmers and
ranchers to advance creative sustainability ideas and accelerate
best-in-class conservation practices within the industry,” said
Eliza Clark, Cargill Protein & Salt Sustainability Leader. “The
knowledge generated from this innovative research will pave the way
for testing new technologies in cattle feeding and continue to
improve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the beef
supply chain.”
About Cargill
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agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the
world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the
heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to
source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
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About Colorado State University 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. Our mission is to identify and scale
innovation that fosters the health of animals and ecosystems to
promote profitable industries that support vibrant communities.
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