Nearly 150 dairy industry professionals gathered in East Syracuse, NY last week to hear from industry experts about the latest trends and research related to dairy herd health and nutrition at the 2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference. For nearly 20 years, this conference has been hosted by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA).
“The Herd Health and Nutrition Conference is a great venue to network while also hearing the latest research around dairy nutrition, management and sustainability,” said Charlie Elrod, NEAFA Board President. “The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance is proud to collaborate with Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY to provide a program of research-backed solutions that can be implemented on dairy farms immediately. In addition, the opportunity to network with our colleagues across the agriculture supply chain in one place helps us all continue to learn, grow and improve our industry.”
Participants gained insights into how the modern dairy cow is advancing and how management must adapt alongside her. Presentations addressed a range of timely topics impacting today’s dairy operations, including automated milking systems, component‑based milk production, forage management, economics, and nutritional strategies for the future dairy cow.
“This conference continues as a strong partnership with NEAFA”, said Tom Overton, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Director. “We had great speakers bringing cutting edge knowledge and the latest research to our industry professionals.”
By bringing together experts and dairy professionals from across the region, the conference reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation, and evidence‑based management in supporting the future of the dairy industry. PRO-DAIRY and NEAFA thank the industry sponsors whose contributions helps make this event possible.
To join the mailing list and for more information about future programming, visit cals.cornell.edu/pro-dairy. PRO-DAIRY is a nationally recognized extension and applied research leader serving dairy farms for more than 35 years.
