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
Our lab has received two CFAH grants to advance dairy research and outreach in California, focusing
on the impact of avian flu in cattle, sustainable practices, labor and automation.
Grants Announcement
Dr. Peña-Lévano and team have received the W-ERME grant to build an educational program addressing dairy industry challenges and build resilience in California dairy farms.
Research presentations
On April 22, Weitong Long presented in Wageningen R&U our research on the economics of a dietary shift, afforestation and carbon taxation in China.
Weitong Long | May 16, 2025
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Luis Peña-Lévano has been selected for the 2025 Mentorship and Outreach (Early Career) Award by the Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics of the AAEA
Luis Garcia-Covarrubias, PhD | May 15, 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.
