State of the Science

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State of the Science Summit

Save the Date: June 15-17, 2027

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Why the Summit Matters

The State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture brings together researchers, producers, policymakers, industry leaders and other experts around a shared goal: reducing methane from animal agriculture. By putting diverse perspectives and expertise in the same room, the Summit creates a space to share new science, explore practical solutions, address challenges and build the collaborations needed to turn research into real-world progress. It’s a growing community united by the belief that reducing methane will take all of us working together. The 2026 State of the Science Summit was made possible through the support of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Spark Climate Solutions, Global Methane Hub, Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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2026 State of the Science

2026 State of the Science Summit

Presentation description

Over three days of presentations and panel forums, leading experts shared the latest research, explored emerging solutions and examined the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of reducing methane in animal agriculture. Some of this year's discussions included: feed additives such as bromoform, early-life interventions, measurement strategies and how to advance sustainability in pasture-based systems.

Day One Presentations

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Day Two Presentations

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Day Three Presentations

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Working Together to Reduce Methane

From groundbreaking research to candid conversations, the State of the Science Summit brings together hundreds of researchers, producers, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world. Together, they share ideas, explore new solutions and strengthen the collaborations needed to reduce methane from animal agriculture. Take a look at the people, conversations and moments that make the Summit a powerful gathering around a common goal.

State of the Science Experts 

The Summit brings together experts working across science, agriculture, technology and policy to share the latest research, explore emerging solutions and discuss what it will take to move progress from the lab to the farm. Get to know a few of the leading experts who joined us at this year's Summit.

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Phil Duffy

Phil Duffy is the chief scientist at Spark Climate Solutions, which is nonprofit working to accelerate solutions to climate change.

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Sara Place

Sara Place is an associate professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University and a feedlot systems specialist with AgNext.

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Frank Mitloehner

Dr. Frank Mitloehner is chair of the UC Davis Animal Science Department as well as is an air quality specialist, a professor of animal science at UC Davis and director of the CLEAR Center.

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Doc Brown

Dr. Denali "Doc" Brown is the Innovation Director at the Platform for Agriculture & Climate Transformation (PACT).

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Paul Wood

Professor Paul Wood AO has led R&D teams from CSIRO, CSL and Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis) and was Deputy-Director of the Vaccine Technology CRC.

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Ruth Leary

Ruth Leary is head of strategy and engagement at AgriZeroNZ, which a public-private partnership investing in technologies to help New Zealand farmers reduce emissions.

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Read the Summit Report

Explore the latest science, emerging solutions and key takeaways from the 2025 State of the Science Summit.
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News

Find out the latest news and research to come out of the Summit.

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Join the Conversation

Have research, insights or innovations to share? Submit your interest in speaking at next year’s Summit. Additionally, the Summit will have space for companies with products aimed at reducing enteric methane, or assisting in that effort.

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Become a Summit Sponsor

Support the State of the Science Summit and help bring researchers, producers, industry leaders and policymakers together to advance solutions for reducing methane from animal agriculture.

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The Conversation Continues

More than a conference, the State of the Science Summit has become a community of people committed to finding solutions for agriculture. It's where ideas become collaborations and research makes for real-world impact. By bringing diverse voices to the same table, we can accelerate innovation and help shape a more sustainable future for animal agriculture.

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June 15–17, 2027 | UC Davis

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