Growing Milk Supplies Weigh on Global Dairy Markets
Abundant milk production is placing downward pressure on global dairy prices, with analysts warning that expanding supplies could keep markets bearish in the months ahead. According to the latest USDA Milk Production Report, May 2026 milk production in the top 24 U.S. dairy states rose 2.4% year-on-year to 19.8 billion pounds, while average production reached…
US Dairy Heifer Shortage Raises Supply Concerns
The US dairy industry is facing a growing replacement heifer shortage, raising concerns about future milk supply growth despite current record milk production levels. Recent industry reports indicate that dairy heifer inventories have fallen to historically low levels, with replacement heifers expected to calve totaling approximately 2.5 million head—the lowest since USDA began tracking the…
US Dairy Biogas Capacity Nearly Triples Since 2020
The United States dairy sector has made significant progress in renewable energy generation, with dairy biogas capture capacity nearly tripling since the end of 2020, according to new data released by the American Biogas Council (ABC). As of June 2026, 496 dairy farms across the country are capturing energy from manure through anaerobic digestion systems,…
U.S. Milk Boom Driven by Cow Surge
The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing a rapid acceleration in milk production, driven largely by a sharp rise in cow numbers rather than productivity gains. Recent data shows the national herd expanding significantly, with an estimated 211,000 additional cows added over the past year, contributing more than 414 million pounds of extra milk. This herd-led…