Welcome to Louis Dairy Economics Lab
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.
Labor & Automation
Labor challenges and retention, Automated Milking Systems (AMS), feeders, and washers.
Sustainable Production
Market Dynamics
Animal health and welfare, environ-mental policy, dairy programs, and milk pricing
Our Team
Meet our multidisciplinary team with partners across the globe
Victor Queirolo
Creative Project Manager
Activities & News
Get the latest updates on our recent activities and dairy-related news
Visits & Tours
Our tour of Judith String’s East German dairy farm showcased how biodigesters are used in dairy farms, transforming cow manure into clean, sustainable energy.
Karl Boy, PhD & J Briceño | Jan 15, 2025
Research Presentations
Luis Garcia-Covarrubias, PhD | Jan 8, 2025
Case Study
Luis Peña-Lévano, PhD | Jan 5, 2025
News
USDA implements national milk testing to address H5N1’s impact on U.S. dairy herds, ensuring public safety and mitigating economic losses.
Luis Garcia-Covarrubias, PhD | Jan 3, 2025
What we do
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.
