I am located at the Nancy M. Cummings Research Extension and Education Center located in Carmen, ID; this 1,100 acre ranch is the University of Idaho’s primary cow/calf and forage research center. My appointment is 50% Research, 20% Extension, and 30% Administration. The focus of my program is to conduct applied research and education to enhance food production and sustainability of beef production operations, and contribute to the training of the next generation of scientists, agricultural leaders, and producers.
Research Projects
Research and extension projects at the Nancy M. Cummings Center include pioneering studies on animal identification systems, genetic improvement, reproductive efficiency, forage production and grazing practices. Researchers are already making significant contributions and the center is already providing educational opportunities in the Salmon River Valley — Nancy Cummings' lifelong wish.
Outreach Projects
Outreach and Extension
As one of the leaders of the UI Beef Team, I develop and deliver programs on:
- Beef Quality Assurance
- Cow/Calf Management
- Beef Cattle Reproduction
- Cow Nutrition
- Advanced Ranch Management