Research Updates
Food for Thought: Can High-Fat Dairy Lower Dementia Risk?
Written by: Brittany T. Truong, Ph.D. | Issue # 131 | 2026 Brain health is intimately intertwined with our diet. The association between the consumption of dairy products and the risk of dementia is widely debated. In a large observational study conducted over 25...
Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles from February 2026
Each month CDRF Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kevin Comerford, reviews emerging scientific articles that may have an impact on our industry, specifically from a California perspective. This month’s dairy research highlights a common theme across the scientific...
Can Milk Membrane Lipids Benefit Older Adults’ Brain Health?
By: Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Ph.D. | SPLASH! Issue # 130 | 2026 Milk fat globule membrane is rich in phospholipids and plays a key role in infant brain development. Whey protein supplements have benefits for adults with mild cognitive impairment. Milk fat globule membrane...
New Video Showcases Water-Smart Dairy
By Dairy Cares As the water scarcity challenge has evolved, California’s dairy farmers have continued to adapt, ensuring the most efficient use of each drop of water. In partnership with California Cattle Council, Dairy Cares recently released a new video about...
Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles from January 2026
Dairy Research Bulletin - January 2026 | by Kevin Comerford, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer Our January selections highlight advances across environmental management, animal health, nutrition, and innovation—gain insights into soil microbial dynamics, manure management,...
Increased Dairy Intake May Improve Inflammation
Written by: Brittany T. Truong, Ph.D. | Issue # 130 | 2026, SPLASH! funding provided in part by CDRF Overweight or obese individuals have chronic, low-grade inflammation, which can lead to more serious health problems, including osteoporosis and even some cancers. In...
Shining Light on California Dairy’s Environmental Leadership and the Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity
By Dairy Cares, newsletter funding provided by CDRF Creating more efficient and resilient food systems reduces global climate impacts while better ensuring food and nutrition security. California agriculture is a world leader in this area and remains a steadfast...
Dairy Research Bulletin: Selected Articles from December 2025
Each month CDRF Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kevin Comerford, reviews emerging scientific articles that may have an impact on our industry, specifically from a California perspective. The CDRF Dairy Research Bulletin delivers a brief synopsis of the most current Human,...
California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative
Davis, Calif. — December 9, 2025 — The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) today announced the relaunch of its U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, now a part of the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP)...