US milk production rose in August because of a larger dairy herd rather than higher output per cow, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
In the 24 major states, production reached 19.2 billion pounds, up 1.8% from August 2025. Output per cow averaged 2,070 pounds, just 4 pounds more than a year earlier, while the herd totalled 9.264 million cows, up 151,000 from a year before and 15,000 from July.
Nationally, August production was 19.9 billion pounds, up 1.7%. Output per cow averaged 2,049 pounds, down 1 pound, and the national herd grew by 167,000 cows.
Kansas posted the strongest gain among the 24 states at 13.9%, followed by South Dakota at 8.4%, Oregon at 7.7% and Texas at 5.1%, where the herd grew to 729,000 cows. More milk could add pressure to the market if domestic and export demand do not keep pace.
The report was by Tony St. James for All Ag News.
Source: All Ag News
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