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.
Innovative 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
Why does Chile, a country known for grass-fed beef, need to import more than half of the beef it consumes? Explore the market, production, and policy challenges of Chile’s cattle industry.
Miwa Oizumi | Davis – August 26, 2026
Dairy News
Chickpea beverages offer protein, fiber, and nutrients, distinguishing them from other plant-based options while processing improvements may increase consumer acceptance.
Cristobal Huerta | Merced – August 19, 2026
The cattle screwworm (NWS) has reappeared in the US Its larvae infect animal wounds by eating live flesh, aggravating injuries and potentially being fatal without treatment.
By Colton Adams | Davis – August 10, 2026
Dairy News
Research reveals that explaining dairy practices can increase consumer opposition, highlighting trust, shared values, and behavior—not information—as drivers of purchasing.
Abhipsita Das | Texas – July 22, 2026
Upcoming Events & Presentations
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.
