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Canyon Today
By the People, for the People
New Ag Research Engineer Joins Texas A&M to Study Livestock Air Quality
Dr. Peiyang Li will focus on sustainable livestock systems and emissions mitigation at the High Plains Research Center
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Dr. Peiyang Li has joined the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon as a new Agricultural Engineer for Livestock Air Quality. In his new role, Li will conduct research on measuring, mitigating, and modeling airborne emissions from livestock production, as well as exploring ways to increase manure utilization and management through value-added processing.
Why it matters
Livestock production is a major contributor to agricultural emissions, and finding ways to make these systems more sustainable is crucial. Li's research aims to develop new technologies and management practices to improve resource efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the High Plains livestock industry.
The details
As the new livestock air quality and agricultural engineer, Li will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct solution-oriented research that supports farmers and ranchers. His research priorities include advancing the mechanistic understanding of feedyard emissions, developing engineering-based technologies to mitigate them, and exploring strategies to improve resource efficiency in the face of limited locally grown feed and water availability.
- Dr. Li joined the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon in March 2026.
The players
Dr. Peiyang Li
The new Texas A&M AgriLife Research livestock air quality and agricultural engineer at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center
The research center where Dr. Li will be based and conducting his work on sustainable livestock systems and emissions mitigation.
What they’re saying
“I look forward to collaborating with multidisciplinary faculty teams, including animal scientists, nutritionists, soil scientists and fellow engineers, to conduct solution-oriented research that supports farmers and ranchers.”
— Dr. Peiyang Li, New Texas A&M AgriLife Research Livestock Air Quality and Agricultural Engineer (myplainview.com)
What’s next
Dr. Li plans to engage with local farmers and ranchers to better understand their priorities and challenges, as well as collaborate with producer organizations to ensure his research is addressing their needs.
The takeaway
Dr. Li's appointment at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center represents a significant investment in developing sustainable solutions for the region's livestock industry, which faces resource constraints and environmental concerns. His multidisciplinary approach aims to balance the needs of producers with the imperative to reduce the ecological footprint of animal agriculture.
