By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin’s dairy industry showed a modest increase in milk production for March 2025, according to the latest Milk Production report released by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The state produced a total of 2.78 billion pounds of milk for the month, reflecting a slight uptick of 0.1% compared to March 2024.
Despite a small reduction in the number of milk cows, production levels remained strong. The average number of milk cows during March stood at 1.27 million head, unchanged from February 2025 but down by 5,000 head from the same period last year. However, this slight decline in herd size was offset by improved productivity per animal.
Each cow produced an average of 2,195 pounds of milk in March, an increase of 10 pounds from the previous March’s average of 2,185 pounds. This gain in per-cow productivity helped maintain the state’s overall output despite fewer cows.
Wisconsin continues to be a leading force in the U.S. dairy sector, consistently demonstrating resilience and efficiency in production. While herd sizes have seen marginal declines, better herd management and feeding practices have contributed to higher per-cow yields.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Livestock, Dairy Cattle