ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2025–2026 FABULOUS: FEEDING FERMENTED BYPRODUCTS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY AND REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS* RESEARCHER: Dr. Matthias Hess, UC Davis 2026 Project Budget: $127,836 This project focuses on transforming California
agricultural byproducts into nutrient-rich, fermented feed supplements for dairy cows. By improving feed efficiency and reducing enteric methane emissions, it supports both environmental sustainability and dairy production efficiency, aligning with state methane reduction goals. PROJECT GOALS: • Target at least a 10% reduction in in-vitro enteric methane emissions from cows using fermented byproducts. • Divert agricultural byproducts from landfills, lowering associated greenhouse gas emissions. • Position California dairies as proactive contributors to statewide methane reduction under SB1383. • Enhance feed nutritional efficiency, promoting healthier cows and potentially higher milk production. • Provide cost-effective feed alternatives that may offer financial benefits to dairy producers. This project is 50% co-funded through the efforts of the researcher by an independent philanthropic foundation. CO- FUNDED
CDRF 2026 Proposed Projects and Budget Request
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