The triad of success in beef industry: teaching, research, and extension - Dr. Karl Hoppe

The combination of teaching, research, and extension makes the beef industry more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. That is because those three pillars provide farmers, ranchers, and students with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed – and take the industry with them. In this episode, Dr. Karl Hoppe discusses his experience working with beef production as a professor, researcher, and extensionist, and the way that can impact both the industry itself and society.?

Meet the guest:

Dr. Karl Hoppe

Experience

• Current: Extension Livestock Specialist (NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center)

Background

• Ph.D.; Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition? (South Dakota State University)
• M.Sc.; Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology? (South Dakota State University)
• B.Sc., Animal Science (South Dakota State University)

Hobby: It's more than a hobby – I raise cattle and sheep. Also, I have had a motorcycle license for 48 years.

Favorite book, movie or TV series: Yellowstone, 1883, 1923

A tip for success: Keep trying

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