date:Aug 01, 2012
compared with the same month a year ago, the U.S.D.A. said in its most recent Milk Production report. The number of dairy cows in the 23 major milk-producing states declined by 14,000 head in June to a total of 8,507,000 head, indicating some liquidation may already be occurring.
Mr. Brown said so far such herd reductions have been relatively minor, but that could change. Smaller herds producing less milk would surely limit export opportunities, which now account for about 10% to 15% of domesti