According to the USDA’s Milk Production report, Pennsylvania’s milk
production came in at 779 million pounds for September 2024, up 0.1% year
over year, after several months of slight to modest declines. Pennsylvania’s
cow numbers continue to remain fairly consistent from September 2023 at
465,000 head to 466,000 in September 2024. From August to September, the
cow numbers remain unchanged, which could mean herds are retaining more
cows and buying in less replacement heifers. For Pennsylvania, milk per cow
is up 5 pounds from last year’s 1,670 to 1,675 pounds.