Briggs, Emma
Assistant Professor/Beef Systems Extension Specialist
Agriculture Research Center
1232 240th Ave
Hays, KS 67601
785-625-3425
eabriggs@ksu.edu
Area(s) of Specialization
Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management
Education
B.S. California State University, Fresno, 2018
M.S. Colorado State University, 2020
Ph.D. Oklahoma State University, 2024
Bio Brief
Emma grew up on her family’s commercial cow-calf operation in Northern California. She was actively involved in 4-H and FFA programs during her youth. She earned a B.S. in Animal Science from California State University, Fresno, followed by an M.S. in Animal Science from Colorado State University, where her research focused on animal breeding and genetics. Emma went on to earn a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University, specializing in ruminant nutrition.
Emma joined Kansas State University as an Assistant Professor and Beef Production Systems Scientist at the Agricultural Research Center in Hays, Kansas. Here, she utilizes a cow herd and feedlot to conduct practical research that supports Kansas cattle producers. Her research focuses on enhancing beef cattle efficiency and adaptability to tackle key challenges in the livestock industry.