Head to the I-29 corridor and it is no surprise that South Dakota continues to hit remarkable milestones in terms of milk and cows. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, milk production in the state during the month of June reached an impressive 406 million lbs. of milk. This figure marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year, highlighting a significant upward trend in milk yield. The average number of milk cows was reported at 212,000 head, reflecting an increase of 17,000 head over June 2023.
These impressive statistics are especially notable given the broader national context, where many other states are experiencing declines in both milk production and cow numbers. The June 2024 USDA Milk Production Report revealed a noticeable year-over-year decline in milk production across the 24 major States. Specifically, production was 18 billion lbs., marking a 0.7% decline for the month of June in the 24 major States.
By KAREN BOHNERT
August 1, 2024
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