More Milk per Cow is Another Way to Keep Costs Low.

The last post covered gains in butterfat and protein content. Protein levels were going up as the value of protein increases and butterfat showed some losses as the value decreases. This post will cover improvements in “Milk per Cow” which can also reduce producer costs. The results used in this post are based on data by state.

Table I lists the six major dairy producing states in order of highest to lowest in “milk per Cow.” Michigan exceeds all other states significantly and has maintained this position in the past. Michigan is 5% higher than the next highest state. Texas through Idaho are above the U.S. average. California, the largest milk producing state is below the average.

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John Geuss

February 19, 2026

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