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California Dairy Research Foundation

Dairy research is essential to the continued innovation of California's thriving dairy industry.

For more than 30 years, CDRF has supported the California dairy industry through relevant and emergent research, producer education and outreach. CDRF is primarily funded by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), which receives check-off dollars from California dairy producers.

CDRF collaborates and partners with other dairy industry organizations to best support the California dairy industry. CDRF seeks project co-funding wherever applicable to maximize funding and research investment opportunities.

Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles From July 2026

   Kevin Comerford, Ph.D Dairy Research Bulletin Chief Science Officer, California Dairy Research Foundation Dairy Research BulletinSelected Articles from July 2026 Environmental Management and Sustainability CDRF-Funded Research - Effect of air nanobubbles on...

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Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles From June 2026

Chief Science Officer, California Dairy Research Foundation    Kevin Comerford, Ph.D Dairy Research Bulletin Dairy Research BulletinJuly 2026 Issue 102 Environmental Management and Sustainability Integrating soil health and manure practices to advance sustainability...

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Dairy Plus Program Makes $34 Million Available for Advanced Manure Management Projects on California Farms

DAVIS, Calif. -- The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) today announced that California dairy farmers can now apply to the next round of the Dairy Plus Program, a collaborative initiative designed to support advanced manure management projects on dairy farms....

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Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles From May 2026

Chief Science Officer, California Dairy Research Foundation    Kevin Comerford, Ph.D Dairy Research Bulletin Dairy Research BulletinSelected Articles from MAY 2026 Environmental Management and Sustainability Review: Farm-level incentive-driven genetic decisions are...

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Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles From April 2026

Chief Science Officer, California Dairy Research Foundation    Kevin Comerford, Ph.D Dairy Research Bulletin Dairy Research BulletinSelected Articles from April 2026 Environmental Management and Sustainability Climate neutral dairy in California? A study based on life...

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Nutrition & Health, Product Innovation

Promote the health and nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products.

Dairy Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

Ensure dairy products are safe and maintain quality throughout the value chain.

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Environmental Management, Educations, and Industry Outreach

Promote and protect California dairy industry values and integrity.

The California Milk Advisory Board is the major sponsor of the California Dairy Research Foundation