Our mission is to share the latest research and news on dairy economics. Aiming to improve the financial & economics resilience of the U.S. dairy industry.
Our Louis Lab at UC Davis wins World Teaching Best Case at the IFAMA conference in Brazil for our study on adoption of dairy automation in the U.S. Midwest.
Dr. Peña-Lévano is one of the five recipients of the 2025 UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellowship for his commitment to mentoring future professionals in Ag Economics.
Our lab has received two CFAH grants to advance dairy research & outreach in California, focusing on the impact of avian flu in cattle, sustainable practices & automation.
Our team staff specializes in Applied Economics, primarily focusing on Dairy Production, Health, and Management Economics.
Our team is working on delivering
extension outreach, writing reports, and developing financial tools that
can be useful to dairy farmers.
Below you will find our extension bulletins, outreach efforts, financial documents, and reports, divided into four sections.
Case Studies & Financial Statements
Reports, brief and Bulletins
Infographics & Posters
Outreach & Presentations
Case Studies & Financial Statements
Reports, brief and Bulletins
Infographics & Posters
Outreach & Presentations
Avian Flu on Dairy Farms
The dairy industry faces a significant challenge: the avian flu can now affect dairy cows . This reel provides some explanations on the consequences of H5N1 on the dairy sector, based on our upcoming paper.