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While the number of licensed dairy herds has declined since 2004, milk production has increased

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Line chart showing the number of licensed dairy herds and milk production from 2004 to 2024.

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U.S. milk production has increased over the past 20 years, while the number of dairy farms has decreased. Larger farms, on average, produce milk at lower costs per unit, reflecting efficiencies gained through scale and technology adoption.

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