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Established in 1991, the Center for Natural Resource Information Technology (CNRIT) serves as an institution for research and development that takes a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to information and decision support systems for planning, monitoring and assessing management paradigms, new technologies and policy relative to the economic well-being of landholders, society and the natural resources supporting future generations.

What's New

  • Water monitoring system aids Kenyan herders
    04/19/12 10:58

    By Geoffrey Kamadi NAIROBI, Kenya ( AlertNet ) – Satellite technology is coming to the aid of pastoralists in drought-stricken Kenya, with the expansion of a water monitoring system that aims to reduce livestock loss.
  • Ed Rhodes
    04/19/12 10:52

    Education and Certificates B.S. Rangeland Ecology & Management, Texas A&M University, 2003 M.S.  Rangeland Ecology & Management, Oregon State University, 2006 Experience Ed joined the CNRIT team in October 2007.
  • Blackland hosts delegation from Mali
    04/11/12 09:18

    By Geoff West TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER   In America, livestock producers have near instantaneous access and information on market prices and sources of feed or water. They bundle livestock in trailers and drive down the highway.
  • FRAMS
    12/29/11 08:41

    Drought represents one of the greatest risks facing ranchers, unlike other livestock industries such as poultry and pork.
  • Our Team
    11/16/11 10:51

    Principal Investigators CNRIT has four Principal Investigators that lead projects and seek funding through granting institutions.