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Cow Milk Production by State in 2016. There are 40,200 dairy farms in the United States, down from 111,800 in 1995. [4] In 2017 the top five dairy states are, in order by total milk production; California, Wisconsin, New York, Idaho, and Texas. [5] Dairy farming remains important in Florida, Minnesota, Ohio and Vermont. [6]
A rotary milking parlor at a modern dairy facility in Germany Dairy farm near Bangor, Wisconsin. Dairy farming is a class of agriculture for the long-term production of milk, which is processed (either on the farm or at a dairy plant, either of which may be called a dairy) for the eventual sale of a dairy product.
Terminology differs between countries. In the United States, for example, an entire dairy farm is commonly called a "dairy".The building or farm area where milk is harvested from the cow is often called a "milking parlor" or "parlor", except in the case of smaller dairies, where cows are often put on pasture, and usually milked in "stanchion barns".
Dairy farm in Western Wisconsin. Dairy is a major industry in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Being known for its dairy production, the state is often called "America's Dairyland." The industry is prominent in official state symbols—being displayed on the state's license plates, state's slogan, and on the state quarter.
Milk products and production relationships. Dairy products or milk products, also known as lacticinia, are food products made from (or containing) milk. [1] The most common dairy animals are cow, water buffalo, nanny goat, and ewe. Dairy products include common grocery store food around the world such as yogurt, cheese, milk and butter.
India has the highest level of milk production and consumption of all countries. [59] [60] The annual production was 186 million tonnes as of 2018. [61] As of 2020, approximately 4.2% of India's gross domestic product was due to dairy production. [62] In 2019, the Indian dairy sector was reported to be growing at 4.9% yearly. [63]
Global milk production has increased rapidly over the past 50 years. According to Our World in Data, global milk production has nearly tripled since 1961, reaching around 930 million tonnes in 2022. The most popular milk is cow milk, followed by buffalo milk, goat milk, sheep milk and camel milk.
In 1959, there were 525 dairy farms in the state. [7] From 1964 to 1980, the state's cattle population and milk production decreased. This was partially due to urban pressure from Anchorage on the valley. Milk production value began rising in the early 1970's, and rose over $7 million from 1984 to 1986 (adjusted for inflation).