Tridge summary
The southeastern U.S. dairy industry, encompassing eleven states, is navigigating challenges such as declining milk production, increased competition, and rising costs. Despite these challenges, the region remains optimistic, with Georgia emerging as the largest milk producer and a growing number of younger, more efficient farmers. The industry is advocating for FMMO reforms, including increased transportation credits, to combat high freight costs. Meanwhile, the future of dairy in the region hangs in the balance, influenced by factors such as milk price forecasts, input costs, and the potential impact of the aging producer population and labor shortages. Despite the uncertainties, there is consensus that changes are needed for the industry to thrive, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and direct consumer connections.
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Original content
Milk produced and marketed in the 11 states in the southeastern U.S. is pooled on the Appalachian, Southeast and Florida Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Like sisters in a large family, all 11 states share similar traits but not exactly the same characteristics. Progressive Dairy’s annual “State of Dairy” reports divide the area into two regions: Southeast and Appalachian. By the numbers The snapshot of the Southeast includes six states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Of those, Florida and Georgia are on the list of 24 “major” dairy states. Based on preliminary data, the two states switched rankings in 2022. With a 10,000-head growth in average cow numbers, Georgia surpassed Florida as the largest milk producer in the region: Milk output was up nearly 13% from 2021. In contrast, Florida’s average cow numbers dipped by about 11,000 head from 2021, and milk production was down about 11%. The USDA’s January Cattle report indicated both Georgia ...
Source: Progressivedairy
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