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
9:00 AM – Welcome Scott Sorrell, Balchem Corporation
9:05 AM – The Transition Period Reimagined, Programming the Future, Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University
9:50 AM – In Utero Programming: Transforming Future Generations, Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin
10:30 AM – From Data to Decisions: Using Precision Technologies to Manage the Transition Period for Success, Dr. Julio Giordano, Cornell University
11:10 AM – Colostrum: The Power to Shape Lifetime Success , Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois
11:50 AM – Wrap-Up, Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Corporation
12:1 PM Lunch