About Us

Logo of Pacific Northwest Dairy Research Consortium featuring a white cow standing in front of green fields and plants, with the organization name around the circle and the words "Innovate, Educate, Collaborate" at the bottom.

Rooted in research,
focused on progress

The Pacific Northwest Dairy Research Consortium (PNWDRC), a partnership between Dairy West and the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, advances research that drives productivity and on-farm efficiency, building a more resilient dairy industry. We collaborate with academic partners to strengthen stakeholder engagement, identify and support emerging opportunities in Western dairy research, and promote integrated strategies that harness the region’s diverse expertise.

Our Dairy Research Initiatives

Discover the current research projects we are funding to help dairy farms better utilize manure nutrients, improve soil health,  and increase on-farm efficiency. 

VIEW PROJECTS

  • Alan Branch, Branch Farms
    Malta, Idaho

    Paxton Robinson, Acme Dairy
    Oakley, Idaho

    Jeff Wendler, Threemile Canyon Farms
    Boardman, Oregon

    Drew Johnson, Santiam Dairy
    Turner, Oregon

    Russell Otten, Barex Dairy
    Centerfield, Utah

    Mitch Hancock, NooSun Dairy
    Corinne, Utah

    Jim Werkhoven, Werkhoven Dairy Inc.
    Monroe, Washington

    Open Seat
    Washington

  • April Leytem,
    US Agricultural Research Systems

    Megan Satterwhite,
    Idaho Dairymen’s Association

Jersey Cows

Who We Are

Dairy Producer Advisory Committee

Alan Branch, Branch Farms
Malta, Idaho

Paxton Robinson, Acme Dairy
Oakley, Idaho

Jeff Wendler, Threemile Canyon Farms
Boardman, Oregon

Drew Johnson, Santiam Dairy
Turner, Oregon

Russell Otten, Barex Dairy
Centerfield, Utah

Mitch Hancock, NooSun Dairy
Corinne, Utah

Jim Werkhoven, Werkhoven Dairy Inc.
Monroe, Washington

Open Seat
Washington

April Leytem

Co-Directors

April Leytem
US Agricultural Research Systems

Megan Satterwhite
Idaho Dairymen’s Association