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Meet the Beef Team

The Minnesota Beef Research and Education team is a group of Extension Animal Scientists and Extension Educators who have come together to address industry issues through educational programs and research initiatives.

Beef Cattle Nutrition

  • Grant Crawford
    Extension Educator
    Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center, Willmar
  • Alfredo DiCostanzo
    Extension Animal Scientist
    Professor, Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist
    Department of Animal Science, Saint Paul

Beef Cattle Reproduction

  • Allen Bridges
    Assistant Professor, Beef Cattle Reproduction Specialist
    North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids
  • Bethany Funnell
    Veterinarian
    North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids

Dairy/Beef Management

Grazing Management

  • Russ Mathison
    Forage Agronomist
    North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids
  • Paul Peterson
    Associate Professor and Extension Agronomist
    Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, Saint Paul

Herd Health

  • Bethany Funnell
    Veternarian
    North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids

Meat Science, Beef Quality and Safety

  • Ryan Cox
    Assistant Professor, Extension Meats Scientist
    Department of Animal Science, Saint Paul

County Extension Educators

Outreach Center Operations

  • Scott Bird
    Junior Scientist
    North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids
  • Mike Funnell
    Farm Foreman
    North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids

Support Staff

  • Mary Jo Fox
    Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center, Willmar

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