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Fewer cows, higher feed costs, tighter supplies.  That’s the summary of USDA's outlook for the dairy sector in 2023.   “Well, we're expecting to see is a slight decline in the average dairy herd somewhere down to about 9.83 million head in 2023.” ...

According to Monday’s USDA Milk Production report, “What we’re looking at is a slow growth in the number of milk cows in the U.S. herd,” said USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam.  He added the report puts the number of milk cows on farms in August at a bit more than 9.4 million head, which is 11,000 fewer ...

Once again, the USDA has reduced its month over month milk production forecast for 2021-22. "For 2021 that highly reflects lower cow inventories at this point," said World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanowski. "But for 2022 we expect those lower inventories, lower cow numbers to continue ...

Data from the USDA shows the number of licensed dairy operators in the United States continues to decline. USDA’s Milk Production report showed the fourth-largest year-over-year decline in the number of licensed dairy operations in the last 15 years. The ...

According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman, Mark Jekanowski, American dairy producers have increased milk per cow. And in response, the USDA has increased milk production forecasts for both the current year 2020 and for year 2021 ...