How U.S. Dairy Plans to Grow 15 Billion Pounds by 2030 With Half the Farms
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The number is staggering: $13 billion.
That’s how much U.S. dairy processors are spending on new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 19 states — the largest investment wave the industry has seen in decades. It’s a bet on a future where global consumers are hungry for dairy protein and it’s reshaping the landscape of American agriculture.
“The important story here is that processors are investing, committing billions of dollars to new plants, expansions and modernization projects because they have confidence in the long-term outlook for dairy,” Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) says.
By Karen Bohnert
August 14, 2026 08:06 AM
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