Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center

Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center

The Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center is the University of Idaho’s primary cow-calf and forage research station. The center provides land and facilities for beef cattle research at the scale of a working ranch. The center also provides continuing education for those involved in the livestock industry and learning opportunities for University of Idaho students.

Since 2008, NMCREEC has progressed to a well-equipped research station that is large and complex enough to produce research findings that apply to today’s commercial cattle operations.

The center encompasses 1,044 acres along the Salmon River. Irrigated pasture and hay land comprise 83% of the property. The research herd consists of 330 cows and 110 replacement heifers.

The center has cattle working, reproduction and laboratory facilities, including a 200-head capacity GrowSafe cattle feeding and monitoring system. The center is used for environmental education for public school students; as a site for research by scientists, undergraduate and graduate students; and an opportunity for clinical experiences for veterinary students.