The USDA's latest report on dairy product production for September shows an overall increase in production compared to the same period last year, with the exception of dry whey. Highlights include a one percent increase in total cheese production to nearly 1.1 billion pounds, a over five percent rise in butter production, and significant increases in nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder production, up 5.5 percent and over 23 percent respectively. Dry whey production, on the other hand, saw a decrease of over 17 percent.