9.498 million
About how many milk cows were there in the United States in 2025?
The U.S. dairy herd grew by 153,000 cows from 2024.
Source: USDA NASS, Milk Production (Feb. 2026) (2025) esmis.nal.usda.gov
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9.498 million
The U.S. dairy herd grew by 153,000 cows from 2024.
Source: USDA NASS, Milk Production (Feb. 2026) (2025) esmis.nal.usda.gov
Michigan: 27,695 pounds
Wisconsin was next at 25,599 pounds per cow.
Source: USDA NASS, Milk Production (Feb. 2026) (2025) esmis.nal.usda.gov
Less than 7%
Milk is perishable and more than 85% water, so most is consumed in the country where it's produced.
Source: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 (2025) openknowledge.fao.org
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