Looking ahead to this year's “2025 State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture,” it's worth reflecting on the success of last year's event, where research, communication, and collaboration in agriculture were key topics during the two-day summit held in May at University of California, Davis.
The “2024 State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Enteric Emissions,” was designed to bridge the gap between the scientific and regulatory sides of feed strategies for reducing enteric emissions—and it delivered on that goal and offered so much more to those who attended.
The UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The CLEAR Center, Spark Climate Solutions, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture organized the gathering to explore the latest advancements, trends, and breakthroughs across key scientific fields.
Joined together by a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, fostering innovation, and addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our world when it comes to climate change, there was an open and honest discussion amongst attendees. The dialogue focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the actions required to achieve future climate goals.
Building on the success of last year’s Summit, the “2025 State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture,” promises an equally exciting and insightful lineup of speakers, panel discussions and sessions, and now the Summit will be held over three days, May 19-21, 2025, in the ARC Ballroom at UC Davis.
The 2025 State of the Science Summit Schedule
This year, once again the Summit will bring together farmers, ranchers, leading industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders from diverse disciplines, offering a platform for meaningful discussions and collaborations. The goal is not only to showcase cutting-edge research but also to inspire new ideas and partnerships that will shape the future of science. From climate change and sustainability to advancements in breeding and genetics, and technology, the sessions over the course of the summit are designed to provoke thought, spark conversation, and drive action.
From UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May, to Helene Dillard, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis to California Department of Food Secretary (CDFA), Karen Ross to Dr. Aimable Uwizeye, a livestock policy officer of the United Nations, the 2025 Summit features a powerful lineup of speakers, each sharing their unique perspective and continuing an open dialogue of what needs to be done to combat climate change.
Included in the agenda at this year’s Summit is the panel discussion, “International Perspective on Livestock Methane,” with panelists from Denmark, New Zealand and India. Learning about advancements and barriers toward methane reducing vaccines and leveraging genetics of low methane livestock, as well as emerging feed additives and delivery mechanisms are just a few of the subjects that will be discussed during the three-day Summit.
Also on the agenda are discussions about the public and private investment opportunities in methane mitigation research, as well as a discussion about communicating methane mitigation in animal agriculture.
Attendees will be at the forefront of critical conversations that directly impact climate action and environmental sustainability. Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge or connect with like-minded professionals, this Summit provides the tools and networking opportunities needed to drive real change in reducing methane emissions
We hope you will join us for the next State of the Science Summit coming up on May 19-21, 2025. Registration is open now.