Center History

In 1952, a ranch consisting of 3,760 acres and now known as the Eastern Colorado Research Center was purchased by Colorado State University.  At the time of purchase, some 2,960 acres were rangeland in poor to fair condition while 800 acres were abandoned cropland. This offered an ideal opportunity for CSU scientists to investigate problems in management and improvement of range and beef cattle production.

The Eastern Colorado Research Center is located midway between Akron and Sterling just east of State Highway 63. A sign located along the highway directs visitors to the headquarters.

Land and Facilities

The present facilities consist of more than 35 fenced pastures of native and seeded rangeland, 22 feedlot pens with 640 feet of bunkspace, enclosed working facilities with chute and scales for working and weighing the livestock.