Inside Milk
US milk supply ahead of last year
Although milk production in the United States takes a step down in November, the lead on last year remains intact. This is according to the latest figures from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition, the production per cow is also higher than last year.
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Dairy farmers in the 24 most important milk-producing states of the United States produced 7,57 million tons of milk in November. This is just over 1,1% more than was produced in this month last year. At that time, the milk supply amounted to 7,49 million tons. Towards last month There is a visible decrease (-3,5%), but this is in line with the seasonal trend of the American milk supply.
More cows and more milk per cow
In addition, the USDA announces that the dairy herd in the United States increased by approximately 8.000 head in November compared to November last year. However, compared to last month, the dairy herd has remained stable at 8,81 million cows. Milk production per cow has also increased by approximately 7 kilos to 858 kilos of milk.