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The USDA's preliminary November Milk Production report for 2024 reveals a slight decrease in U.S. milk production by about 1%, totaling 17.875 billion pounds. Despite this decrease, the number of cows in the U.S. has seen an increase of 20,000, reaching 9.365 million. However, the average milk production per cow has dropped by 23 pounds, totaling 1,909 pounds. The 24 major dairy states also experienced a slight decrease in milk production by 0.8%, producing a total of 17.176 billion pounds. Herein lies a mix of increases and decreases in cow numbers across these states, with Texas and South Dakota witnessing the most significant growth, while New Mexico, Minnesota, and Arizona experienced the most significant declines. The report highlights regional variations in milk production per cow and the overall production volumes, showcasing a diverse response to factors such as weather, feed costs, and income margins.
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U.S. milk production fell about 1% compared to the same month last year, according to the USDA’s preliminary November Milk Production report, released Dec. 19. November 2023-24 dairy recap at a glance Reviewing the USDA preliminary estimates for November 2024 compared to November 2023: U.S. milk production: 17.875 billion pounds, down 1% U.S. cow numbers: 9.365 million, up 20,000 head U.S. average milk per cow: 1,909 pounds, down 23 pounds 24-state milk production: 17.176 billion pounds, down 0.8% 24-state cow numbers: 8.923 million, up 32,000 head 24-state average milk per cow: 1,925 pounds, down 22 pounds Source: USDA Milk Production report, Dec. 19, 2024 Cow numbers higher November 2024 U.S. cow numbers were estimated at 9.365 million head, up 20,000 from a year earlier. The trend is similar in the 24 major dairy states, where November 2024 cow numbers were estimated at 8.923 million, also up 32,000 head from October 2023 (Table 1). Compared to a year earlier, eight states had ...
Source: Progressivedairy
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