Milk production down slightly

Milk production in Wisconsin during July totaled 2.76 billion pounds, down slightly from the previous July according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during July, at 1.27 million head, was unchanged from last month but up 1,000 from July 2023. Monthly production per cow averaged 2,175 pounds, down five pounds from last July. Milk production in the 24 major states during July totaled 18.2 billion pounds, down 0.2% from July 2023. June revised production, at 17.9 billion pounds, was down 1.5% from June 2023. The June revision represented a decrease of 137 million pounds or 0.8% from last month’s preliminary production estimate. Production per cow in the 24 major states averaged 2,047 pounds for July, two pounds above July 2023. The number of milk cows on farms in the 24 major states was 8.88 million head, 31,000 head less than July 2023 but 3,000 head more than June 2024. Milk production in the United States during July totaled 18.9 billion pounds, down 0.4% from July 2023. Production per cow in the United States averaged 2,028 pounds for July, one pound above July 2023. The number of milk cows on farms in the United States was 9.33 million head, 43,000 head less than July 2023 but 5,000 head more than June 2024. The complete report can be found on the USDA NASS website at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications.