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…