USDA announced it will allocate $19.5 million to fund research on the impact of climate variability on beef and dairy cows. University of Wisconsin and Oklahoma State University will each receive funds and lead teams studying the impact on dairy and beef cows, respectively. The Wisconsin team will study the environmental impact of various dairy production systems and develop effective farm-level management systems.  The Oklahoma State team will study the vulnerability and resilience of Southern Great Plains beef in the face of increased climate diversity and dynamic land use.