Cornell Nutrition Conference
The CNC, first held in 1938, has grown into a premier international conference dedicated to advancing the field of animal nutrition. Attracting a diverse audience of feed manufacturers, nutritionists, consultants, researchers, and university faculty, the event showcases recent research and insights, primarily focused on dairy nutrition.
October 20 – 22, 2026
8:00 AM – Registration and light breakfast
8:30 AM – Welcome Scott Sorrell, Balchem Corporation
8:35 AM – The Future Starts Here: The ReaShure-XC Story, Dr. Ryan Ordway, Balchem Corporation
8:55 AM- The Transition Period Reimagined: Programming the Future, Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University
9:40 AM – In Utero Programming: Transforming Future Generations, Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin
10:20 AM – From Data to Decisions: Using Precision Technologies to Manage the Transition Period for Success, Dr. Julio Giordano, Cornell University
11:00 AM – Programming Success: Managing for More & Better Colostrum, Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois
11:45 AM – From the Test Tube to the TMR: Feeding the Future Cow, Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Corporation
12:15 PM Lunch