Dan Moser

Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture

College of Agriculture

  • Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture
    College of Agriculture

ABOUt

Dr. Dan Moser has served as Eldon Gideon Dean of the Kansas State University College of Agriculture since July 2025, bringing a unique combination of academic leadership, industry experience, and strong institutional ties. Previously, he served the college as Associate Dean of Academic Programs, where he expanded access to undergraduate programs and strengthened student success initiatives. Moser also brings significant industry experience, having served as President of Angus Genetics, Inc. and Director of Performance Programs for the American Angus Association. Earlier in his career, he was a faculty member in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and held academic appointments at the University of Nebraska and the University of Georgia. His research efforts led to the incorporation of live-animal ultrasound measures into national beef cattle evaluation programs and demonstrated the impact of genomic testing on beef cattle improvement. He holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in Animal and Dairy Science from the University of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Industry from Kansas State University.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor and Eldon Gideon Dean
    Kansas State University, College of Agriculture, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesMar 2026
  • Professor and Interim Eldon Gideon Dean
    Kansas State University, College of Agriculture, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesJul 2025 - Mar 2026
  • Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs
    Kansas State University, College of Agriculture, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesJul 2020 - Jun 2025
  • Professor and Associate Dean Designee
    Kansas State University, College of Agriculture, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesApr 2020 - Jun 2020
  • Assistant/Associate Professor
    Kansas State University, Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesApr 1999 - Aug 2014
  • Assistant Professor
    University of Nebraska, Animal Sciences, Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesJul 1997 - Mar 1999
  • Instructor
    University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science, Athens, Georgia, United StatesMar 1994 - Jun 1997
  • Graduate Research Assistant
    University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science, Athens, Georgia, United StatesSep 1991 - Mar 1994
  • Extension Intern
    Kansas State University, Animal Sciences and Industry, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesJun 1989 - Aug 1989

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • President
    Angus Genetics, Inc., St. Joseph, Missouri, United StatesSep 2014 - Mar 2020
  • Director of Performance Programs
    American Angus Association, St. Joseph, Missouri, United StatesSep 2014 - Mar 2020
  • Beef Program Intern
    ABS Global, Brookings, South Dakota, United StatesMay 1990 - Aug 1990

DEGREES

  • Ph.D., Animal and Dairy Science
    University of Georgia, Athens, United StatesJun 1997
  • M.S., Animal Science
    University of Georgia, Athens, United StatesMar 1994
  • B.S., Animal Sciences and Industry
    Kansas State University, Manhattan, United StatesMay 1991

CERTIFICATIONS

  • FSLI Fellow
    Food Systems Leadership Institute9 Nov 2025
    Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI) is dedicated to developing individual and institutional leadership for a 21st Century food system. The program curriculum focuses on a series of core leadership competencies and three complementary threads: individual leadership; leading change within organizations; and understanding and influencing complex food systems. This curriculum lays the groundwork for leaders who will transition food systems research, education, and outreach to broader, more holistic approaches.

K-STATE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA

  • Global Food Security and Biosecurity
  • Sustainability
  • Enabling Technologies
  • Community Health and Well-Being

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TARGET SECTORS

  • Food and Agriculture
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Professional and Technical Services

AVAILABILITY

  • Industry Projects
  • Media inquiries
  • Outreach/community engagement
  • Speaking engagements
  • Technical support
  • Consulting

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