U.S. Milk Production Surges 4.7% in November as Dairy Herd Expands

ZISK
Dec 26, 2025
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The dairy industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in milk production this year, as highlighted in recent statistics. November’s milk production in the 24 major states reached a total of 18.1 billion pounds, reflecting a 4.7% increase from the previous year. This upsurge follows October’s revised production of 18.7 billion pounds, which itself was a 3.8% increase compared to last year. Such numbers demonstrate a robust and growing industry that is setting new benchmarks.

Production Insights

November’s production per cow in the 24 major states averaged 1,979 pounds, which is 43 pounds higher than the previous year. The number of dairy cows on these farms has also risen, indicating the industry is not only producing more milk but is also expanding its livestock. With 9.13 million head of cattle, that’s 214,000 more than November of the previous year and even a slight increase from the previous month.

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