Based on the November USDA Milk Production report, we saw a modest increase in Pennsylvania’s milk production of 1.0% from November 2023’s 783 million pounds to November 2024’s 791 million pounds. PA cow numbers were down 1,000 head from last year’s 466,000 head to 465,000 head. Milk output per cow climbed 20 pounds from 1,680 pounds to 1,700 pounds per cow. Even as the total number of milk cows decreased slightly in PA, we still saw growth in the milk yield per cow. This is a true testament to PA dairy farmers’ adaptability in a constantly shifting market environment.
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