US milk production grows despite tighter margins in September

Manuelle Iamakami Peguini Data and Price Analyst · Dairy · Published Oct 23, 2026
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US milk production continued to expand in September, rising 2.7% YoY as cow numbers increased. Farmgate milk prices fell for a third consecutive month, and the milk-to-feed ratio reached its lowest level since January 2024, tightening margins. However, revenue from beef-on-dairy calves has helped support herd growth.

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