The dairy industry is witnessing promising signs of growth, with strong month-to-month and year-over-year increases in cow numbers suggesting the potential for substantial milk production in the coming months.

An unprecedented shift in the U.S. dairy cattle population could signal uncertainty ahead in terms of milk production, cow numbers, and prices – for both the milk and the animals.

Today’s USDA Milk Production report will likely set the tone for the week ahead.

There’s a new, first-of-its-kind, dairy product hitting store shelves this year. And it’s sure to resonate with consumers who are calorie-conscious.

About 45% of U.S. corn production acres and 36% of the soybean ground are dry. The western Corn Belt needs moisture, in particular. A big, wet snowstorm could help, says Eric Snodgrass.

Over the past decade, South Dakota has cemented its position as a leader in the dairy industry, thanks to remarkable growth in its dairy cow population. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of dairy cows in the state has more than doubled, marking an impressive 117% increase.