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
Sustainable agricultural practices
(byproducts, biodigesters, grazing),
and climate-smart technologies
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
Activities & News
Get the latest updates on our recent activities and dairy-related news
At the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA, our team engaged with a diverse audience to discuss some of today’s most pressing dairy economics challenges.
L. Garcia-Covarrubias, PhD | Feb 17, 2025
Workshop & Training
Dr. Luis recently attended the “Energy and Environmental CGE Modeling Using GAMS” workshop in Singapore on a five-day program on January 13-17, 2025.
L. Peña-Lévano & J. Briceño | Jan 27, 2025
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 24, 2025
Research Presentations
Avian influenza H5N1 in dairy cows has raised significant concerns among farmers and consumers. Our team shares key economic insights on its impact.
Luis Garcia-Covarrubias, PhD | Jan 8, 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.
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.
