In September, milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 18.3 billion pounds. That’s up 4.2 percent from September 2024. In Minnesota, milk output is up 4.5 percent from a year ago. That’s with an increase of 14,000 cows in Minnesota’s dairy herd. South Dakota added 19,000 cows and milk production rose 9.4 percent. This report was previously scheduled for release on October 22. The October milk production totals will be released on November 21st as previously scheduled.
