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February 1, 2026

Part 2 of 6: What Research has the University of Nebraska Conducted on Methane Production in Cattle?

Galen Erickson, Nebraska Extension Beef Feedlot Specialist; Paul Kononoff – UNL Dairy Specialist; Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist; Kortney Harpestad – UNL Animal Science Extension Program Associate

Cattle grazing near windmill in green pastures

November 11, 2024

UNL commits $5 million to better measure environmental impact of cattle

Maria Tibbetts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Communications Specialist

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