Stockmen in the Stockyards (Part 3): Risk, Technology, and the Future of the Ranch

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)