The Milk Spigot Stays Open: U.S. Production Climbs as Herd Numbers Hit 30-Year Highs

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Despite the economic headwinds and margin revolution currently squeezing the dairy sector, the U.S. dairy cow is working overtime. According to USDA’s latest Milk Production report, the U.S. dairy industry isn’t just maintaining its pace — it is accelerating.

In May, milk production in the United States reached 20.6 billion lb., a 2.3% increase over the previous year. This surge is fueled by a unique combination of extreme efficiency and a significant expansion of the national herd, which has now reached its highest head count in three decades.

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