The U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center (USDFRC), part of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, focuses on improving the sustainability, productivity, and efficiency of dairy production systems through innovative research in forage production, soil ecology, nutrient management, and dairy nutrition. Established in 1979, the center conducts integrated research in collaboration with universities and industry partners to develop environmentally sound and economically viable dairy systems. The research also explores ways to improve soil health, reduce methane emissions, and enhance dairy cow nutrition.