USDA milk production reports

South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS – Milk production in South Dakota during February 2014 totaled 156 million pounds, up two percent from February 2013, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The average number of milk cows, at 95,000 head, was up 3,000 head from last year. Milk production per cow averaged 1,640 pounds.

Iowa

Milk production in Iowa during February 2014 totaled 354 million pounds, down 3 percent from February 2013, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during February, at 205,000 head, was 3,000 fewer than last year, but the same as last month. Production per cow averaged 1,725 pounds, 25 pounds lower than in February 2013.

Minnesota

Milk production in Minnesota during February 2014 totaled 711 million pounds, down 2 percent from February 2013, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during February, at 460,000 head, was 5,000 fewer than last year, but the same as last month. Production per cow averaged 1,545 pounds, 20 pounds lower than in February 2013.