Ryan Larsen

Publications | Abstracts

• Creech, J.E, Larsen, R., Yost, M., (2025). Technologies to remoisturize alfalfa in the windrow for baling. Alfalfa World Congress *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Larsen, R., Murray, M., Creech, J.E, Reeve, J., (2025). Transition to Organic: Alfalfa Production in Utah. Utah State University Extension *
• Creech, J.E, Larsen, R., Murray, M., Reeve, J., Schahczenski, M., (2025). Transition to Organic: Alfalfa Production in Utah.
• Zesiger, C., Barker, B., Null, S., Creech, J.E, Yost, M., Larsen, R., Dallin, J., (2023). Agriculture water use and economic value in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
• Wytsalucy, R., Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Wray, P., (2021). Size and Scope of San Juan County Agriculture 2020. Utah State University Extension
• Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Miner, D., (2021). Size and Scope of Utah County Agriculture 2019. Utah State University Extension
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Chapman, C., (2020). What drives bull price and what can i spend on a bull. USU extension

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

• Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, Larsen, R., (2023). Online Course: Evaluating Profitable Agricultural Enterprises. USU Extension
• Curtis, K., Ward, R.A, Larsen, R., (2022). Evaluating Profitable Agricultural Enterprises. USU Extension *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Brady, T.J, Feuz, R., Reichhardt, C.C, Motsinger, L.A, Ineck, N.E, Briggs, R., Okamoto, L.L, Sroufe, I., Ferry, J., McGee, M., Bowman, B., Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Tarbet, E.B, Rood, K., Thornton-Kurth, K., (2026). The effects of different trace mineral supplementation strategies on performance, feeding behavior, health, carcass quality, and profitability of mineral deficient receiving steers. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, Volume 95, doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2025.106981
• Feuz, R., Wilkins, C., Larsen, R., Bosworth, R.C, (2025). Analyzing U.S. Alfalfa Hay Market Dynamics: Effects of Quality Grade on Premiums and Discounts. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 57:1, 276-291. doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/aae.2025.3
• Hadfield, J.A, Dallin, J., Larsen, R., Garcia, M., (2025). Evolution of the USU Extension Farm and Ranch Succession Program. Outcomes and Impact Quarterly, 5:2, doi: 10.59620/2995-2220.1098
• Feuz, R., Wilkins, C., Larsen, R., Bosworth, R., (2025). Analyzing US Alfalfa Hay Market Dynamics: Effects of Quality Grade on Premiums and Discounts. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 57:2, 276-291. doi: 10.1017/aae.2025.3
• Wilde, T., Thacker, E., Larsen, R., Page, C., Barker, B., Nelson, M., Palmer, M., Price, S., Hadfield, J., Taylor, K., Gilliam, E., (2024). Impact of the 2023 Central Utah Grazing Expo. Outcomes and Impact Quarterly, 4:2, doi: 10.59620/2995-2220.1071 *
• Motsinger, L.A, Young, A., Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Brady, T.J, Briggs, R.K, Reichhardt, C.C, Pratt, C., Thornton-Kurth, K., (2024). Replacing alfalfa hay with a novel alfalfa leaf pellet product (ProLEAF MAX) and/or alfalfa stems (ProFiber Plus) in the diet of developing dairy heifers alters dry matter intake, but does not negatively impact growth or development. Translational Animal Science, 8:txae038, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae038
• Motsinger, L.A, Young, A.Y, Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Brady, T.J, Briggs, R.K, Reichhardt, C.C, Pratt, C., Thornton, K.J, (2024). Replacing alfalfa hay with a novel alfalfa leaf pellet product (ProLEAF MAX) and/or alfalfa stems (ProFiber Plus) in the diet of developing dairy heifers alters dry matter intake, but does not negatively impact growth or development. Translational Animal Science, 8, doi: 10.1093/tas/txae038
• Sip, N., Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Bosworth, R.C, (2023). Diurnal Changes in Alfalfa Quality Effects on Expected Producer Returns. Western Economics Forum, 21:1
• Reichhardt, C.C, Bayles, S.A, Feuz, R., Motsinger, L.A, Alberto, A.F, Okamoto, L.L, Brown, B.L, Briggs, R.K, Roholt, B.W, Bowman, B., Larsen, R., Garcia, M., Thornton-Kurth, K., (2023). Relationship among cattle breed and anabolic implant protocol relative to feedlot performance: Growth, temperament, feeding behavior, carcass traits, and economic return. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 84-85, 106806. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2023.106806
• Feuz, R., Bosworth, R., Larsen, R., Larsen, R., Klein, S., Shapero, M.W, Rao, D.R, Althouse, L., Striby, K., (2023). Expanding on Basis Risk Estimates for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance. Journal of Applied Farm Economics, 6:1, doi: 10.7771/2331-9151.1068
• Feuz, R., Reichhardt, C.C, Larsen, R., Thornton, K.J, Garcia, M.D, (2022). Comparing net returns in the feedlot: <i>Bos Taurus</i> vs. <i>Bos Indicus</i> influenced steers with varying anabolic implant intensity. Translational Animal Science, 6:3, doi: 10.1093/tas/txac111
• Reichhardt, C.C, Feuz, R., Brady, T.J, Motsinger, L.A, Briggs, R.K, Bowman, B.R, Garcia, M.D, Larsen, R., Thornton, K.J, (2021). Interactions between cattle breed type and anabolic implant strategy impact circulating serum metabolites, feedlot performance, feeding behavior, carcass characteristics, and economic return in beef steers. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 77, 106633. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2021.106633
• Larsen, R., (2021). The effects of organic grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil pastures on Jersey heifer development: Heifer growth, performance, and economic impact. Journal of Dairy Science, 104:10, 10863-10878. doi: 10.3168/jds.2020-19524
• Motsinger, L.A, Young, A.Y, Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Brady, T.J, Briggs, R.K, Bowman, B., Pratt, C., Thornton, K.J, (2021). Effects of feeding a novel alfalfa leaf pellet product (ProLEAF MAX) and alfalfa stems (ProFiber Plus) on performance in the feedlot and carcass quality of beef steers. Translational Animal Science, 5:3, doi: 10.1093/tas/txab098
• Van Orden, C., Willis, B., Bosworth, R.C, Larsen, R., McCarty, T., Kim, M., (2020). Weather Station Location and the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Program . Choices , 35:Quarter 1

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

Audio

• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Beef Educator Series Podcast-Kevin Heaton Inverview. *
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Beef Educator Podcast-Wrap up on first three producer interviews. *
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Beef Educators Podcast- Interview with Calvin and Rhett Crandall. *
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Beef Educators Podcast- Interview with Christen Pedersen. *
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Beef Educators Podcast-Interview with John Ferry. *

Video

• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Beef Educators Podcast-Compatible range genetics. *
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., Thacker, E., (2020). Drought Prepardness Podcast part 1.
• Garcia, M., Larsen, R., (2020). Beef Educators Podcast-. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

• Allen, L., Torres-Rua, A., Thayer Hassett, A., Larsen, R., Yost, M., (2021). Utah Agricultural Water Optimization Water Use and Irrigation Methods. Utah Division of Water Resources

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

Newsletter

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.