Production per cow in the 23 major States averaged 1,891 pounds for January, 17 pounds above January 2013.

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1 Milk Production ISSN: Released February 20, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). January Milk Production up 1.0 percent Milk production in the 23 major States during January totaled 16.1 billion pounds, up 1.0 percent from January December revised production at 15.7 billion pounds, was down 0.3 percent from December The December revision represented a decrease of 19 million pounds or 0.1 percent from last month s preliminary production estimate. Production per cow in the 23 major States averaged 1,8 pounds for January, 17 pounds above January The number of milk cows on farms in the 23 major States was 8.51 million head, 7,000 head more than January 2013, and 6,000 head more than December Annual Milk Production up 0.3 Percent from 2012 The annual production of milk for the United States during 2013 was 201 billion pounds, 0.3 percent above Revisions to 2012 production increased the annual total 213 million pounds. Revised 2013 production was up 32 million pounds from last month's publication. Production per cow in the United States averaged 21,822 pounds for 2013, 102 pounds above The average annual rate of milk production per cow has increased 15.1 percent from The average number of milk cows on farms in the United States during 2013 was 9.22 million head, down 0.1 percent from The average number of milk cows was revised down 5,000 head for 2013.

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3 Contents Milk Cows and Production by Quarter United States: Milk Cows and Production By Month 23 Selected States: Estimated Milk Cows and Production By Month United States: Milk Cows and Production 23 Selected States: January 2013 and Monthly Milk Production 23 Selected States... 5 Milk Cows and Production 23 Selected States: December 2012 and Monthly Milk Cows 23 Selected States... 6 Milk Cows and Production United States: Milk Production United States: Milk Cows and Production States and United States: 2012 and Milk Cows United States: Rate per Cow United States: Milk Cows by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: Milk Cows by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: Milk Produced per Cow by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: Milk Produced per Cow by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: Milk Production by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: Milk Production by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: Milk Cows and Production by Quarter States and United States: Milk Cows and Production by Quarter States and United States: Licensed Dairy Herds States and United States: 2012 and Statistical Methodology Reliability of Monthly Milk Production Estimates Information Contacts Milk Production (February 2014) 3

4 Milk Cows and Production by Quarter United States: [May not add due to rounding.] Quarter January-March... April-June... July-September... October-December... Milk Cows 1 Milk Per Cow 2 Milk Production Change From 2013 (1,000 Head) (1,000 Head) (Pounds) (Pounds) (Million Pounds) (Million Pounds) (Percent) 9,224 9,201 Annual... 9,221 21, ,218 1 Includes dry cows. Excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 3 Survey was not conducted in April and July, resulting in no milk cow and milk per cow data for March through June annual totals include 5,356 5,355 modeled data. Milk Cows and Production By Month 23 Selected States: Month January... February... March... April... May... June... July... August... September... October... November... December... Annual... 50,545 51,997 49,408 49,268 Milk cows 1 Milk per cow 2 Milk production Change from 2013 (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (pounds) (pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (percent) 8,4 8,505 1,874 16, ,499 1,726 8,520 8,520 8,504 8,499 8,4 8,499 8,506 1,842 1,843 1,741 1,810 1,759 1,844 22,069 1,8 15,927 14,670 16,455 16,070 16,605 15,806 15,697 15,700 14,807 15,382 14,1 15, ,736 1 Includes dry cows. Excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 3 Survey was not conducted in April and July, resulting in no milk cow and milk per cow data for March through June. Estimated Milk Cows and Production By Month United States: Month January... February... March... April... May... June... July... August... September... October... November... December... Milk cows 1 Milk per cow 2 Milk production Annual... 9,221 21, ,218 1 Includes dry cows. Excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 3 Survey was not conducted in April and July, resulting in no milk cow and milk per cow data for March through June. Change from 2013 (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (pounds) (pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (percent) 9,222 9,209 1,855 17, ,223 1,709 9,235 9,229 9,208 9,203 9,1 9,202 1,818 1,819 1,719 1,790 1,825 1,874 17,109 15,759 17,677 17,249 17,813 16,5 16,788 16,789 15,831 16,475 16,003 16,790 4 Milk Production (February 2014)

5 Milk Cows and Production 23 Selected States: January 2013 and 2014 [May not add due to rounding.] Arizona... California... Colorado... Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Iowa... Kansas... Michigan... Milk cows 1 Milk per cow 2 Milk Production Change from 2013 (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (pounds) (pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (percent) , ,075 1,5 2,040 1,730 1,0 1,730 1,850 1,0 1,855 2,060 2,070 2,035 2,080 1,725 1,5 1,670 1,850 1,905 1,880 2, , , , , Minnesota... Missouri... New Mexico... New York... Ohio... Oregon... Pennsylvania... Texas... Utah... Vermont ,715 1,220 2,150 1,855 1,725 1,675 1,690 1,880 1,865 1,650 1,6 1,200 2,110 1,845 1,725 1,735 1,710 1,920 1, , , Virginia... Washington... Wisconsin , 267 1, 1,600 1,5 1,870 1,650 1,9 1, , , State Total... 8,4 8,505 1,874 1,8 15,927 16, Includes dry cows. Excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. Monthly Milk Production 23 Selected States Million pounds 16,800 16,300 15,800 15,300 14,800 14,300 13, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Milk Production (February 2014) 5

6 Milk Cows and Production 23 Selected States: December 2012 and 2013 State Arizona... California... Colorado... Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Iowa... Kansas... Michigan... Milk cows 1 Milk per cow 2 Milk production Change from 2012 (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (pounds) (pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (percent) , ,9 1,920 2,020 1,580 1,0 1,690 1,850 1,5 1,845 2,025 1,5 1,0 2,055 1,600 1,0 1,630 1,870 1,845 2, , , , , Minnesota... Missouri... New Mexico... New York... Ohio... Oregon... Pennsylvania... Texas... Utah... Vermont ,6 1,230 2,100 1,830 1,710 1,660 1,675 1,855 1,900 1,630 1,665 1,190 2,050 1,680 1,675 1,675 1, , , Virginia... Washington... Wisconsin , 266 1, 1,545 1,0 1,850 1,600 1,5 1, , , State Total... 8,492 8,499 1,852 1,844 15,724 15, Represents zero. 1 Includes dry cows; excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. Monthly Milk Cows 23 Selected States Thousand head 8,530 8,520 8,510 8,500 8,490 8,480 8, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 6 Milk Production (February 2014)

7 Milk Cows and Production United States: [May not add due to rounding] Year Milk cows 1 Production per cow 2 Milk production Milk Total (1,000 head) (pounds) (million pounds) 9,010 9,050 9,137 9,189 9,315 9,203 9,119 9,1 9,233 9,221 1 Average number during year, excluding heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 18,0 19,550 19,8 20,204 20,3 20,573 21,148 21,336 21,720 21, , ,1 181, , ,2 189, ,848 1, , ,218 Milk Production United States: Million pounds 205, ,000 18% Increase over the past 10-year period 1, , , , , , , Milk Production (February 2014) 7

8 Milk Cows and Production States and United States: 2012 and 2013 [May not add due to rounding.] Alabama... Alaska... Arizona... Arkansas... California... Colorado... Connecticut... Delaware... Florida... Georgia... Milk cows Milk per cow Milk Production Change from 2012 (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (pounds) (pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (percent) , ,200 14,250 23,979 13,300 23,457 23,978 19,889 19,143 19,024 19,125 13,333 10,667 23,626 11,667 23,178 24,248 20,611 19,521 19,374 19, , , , , , , , , , , Hawaii... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Iowa... Kansas... Kentucky... Louisiana... Maine... Maryland... Massachusetts.. Michigan... Minnesota... Mississippi... Missouri... Montana... Nebraska... Nevada... New Hampshire New Jersey ,200 23,376 19,541 21,406 22,010 21,683 15, 13,059 18,576 19,1 18,250 23,976 19,512 14,214 14,7 21,357 21,179 22,6 19,643 18,571 13,409 23, 19,371 21,761 22,144 21,881 15,155 12,875 19,548 19, 17,692 24,116 19,6 13,214 14,663 21,286 21,574 22,207 20,846 18, , ,5.0 3, , , , ,9.0 9, , , , , , , ,2.0 1, , , , , New Mexico... New York... North Carolina... North Dakota... Ohio... Oklahoma... Oregon... Pennsylvania... Rhode Island... South Carolina ,6 21,623 20,435 19,278 19,833 17,688 20,431 19,549 18,300 17,250 24,4 22,080 20,326 19,000 20,178 17,556 20,439 19,822 19,000 16,500 8, , , , , , , , ,5 10, South Dakota... Tennessee... Texas... Utah... Vermont... Virginia... Washington... West Virginia... Wisconsin... Wyoming , , ,3 16,100 22,009 22,341 19,316 17,990 23,7 15,800 21,436 20,650 21,521 15,979 21,4 22,130 19,448 18,337 23,820 15,200 21,6 21,367 1, ,5.0 2, , , , , , ,.0 2, , , , , United States... 9, , ,720 21, , , Average number during year, excluding heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 8 Milk Production (February 2014)

9 Milk Cows United States: Thousand head 9,350 9,300 9,250 9,200 9,150 9,100 9,050 9,000 8,0 2% Increase over the past 10-year period Rate per Cow United States: Pounds 22,000 21,500 21,000 20,500 20,000 19,500 19,000 18,500 18,000 15% Increase over the past 10-year period Milk Production (February 2014) 9

10 Milk Cows by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: 2012 [Includes dry cows, excludes heifers not yet fresh] State January February March 1 April 1 May 1 June 1 Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) 190 1, , , , , , Oregon... Texas Virginia... Washington , , , , 265 1, ,271 8,502 8,513 8,525 8,527 8,523 8,508 United States 2... See footnote(s) at end of table. Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... 9,242 9,256 9, 9,271 9,260 July August September October November December , , , , ,239 --continued Annual average , Oregon... Texas Virginia... Washington , , , , , , 262 1, 23-State Total... 8,4 8,4 8,476 8,468 8,479 8,492 8,500 United States ,224 9,220 9,1 9,190 9,202 9,216 1 Average based on monthly totals. 2 United States monthly estimates are derived by proportionally allocating the quarterly estimates using the 23-state monthly total. 9, Milk Production (February 2014)

11 Milk Cows by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: 2013 [Includes dry cows, excludes heifers not yet fresh] State January February March 3 April 3 May 3 June 3 Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) Oregon... Texas... Virginia... Washington , 8, , 8,499 United States 2... See footnote(s) at end of table. Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... 9,222 9,223 July August September October November December , , continued Annual average Oregon... Texas Virginia... Washington , , , , , , 266 1,271 8,520 8,520 8,504 8,499 8,4 8,499 8,506 United States ,235 9,229 9,208 9,203 9,1 9,202 1 Average based on monthly totals. 2 United States monthly estimates are derived by proportionally allocating the quarterly estimates using the 23-state monthly total. 3 Survey was not conducted in April and July resulting in no milk cow data for March through June. 9,221 Milk Production (February 2014) 11

12 Milk Produced per Cow by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: 2012 [Excludes milk sucked by calves] State January February March April May June Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) 2,100 2,030 1,970 1,920 1,710 1,800 1,8 1,800 2,015 2,060 1,5 1,865 1,720 1,800 1,630 1,775 1,725 1,0 2,240 2,130 2,045 1,865 1,0 1,770 1,875 1,0 1,0 2,070 2,155 2,035 2,030 1,805 1,0 1,730 1,860 1,870 1,860 2,035 2,155 2,100 2,105 1,770 2,020 1,710 1,875 1,875 1,890 2,070 2,010 1,975 2,015 1,625 1,990 1,590 1,760 1,790 1,790 1,9 Oregon... Texas... 1,660 1, 2,045 1,800 1,655 1,685 1,660 1,900 1,855 1,625 1,580 1,215 1,5 1,730 1, 1,600 1,570 1,835 1,745 1,535 1,705 1,445 2,190 1,865 1,750 1,710 1,9 1,880 1,660 1,655 1,455 2,130 1,825 1,730 1,725 1,680 1,5 1,845 1,625 1,670 1,390 2,150 1,890 1,735 1,810 1,705 1,925 1,925 1,675 1,600 1,265 2,020 1,800 1,630 1,605 1,785 1,880 1, Virginia... Washington... 1,575 1,9 1,790 1,510 1,8 1,700 1,645 2,040 1,835 1,5 2,000 1,800 1,575 2,075 1,840 1,460 2,000 1,862 1,783 1,3 1,882 1,924 1,830 United States 1... See footnote(s) at end of table. Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... 1,844 1,764 1,3 1,860 1,903 July August September October November December 1,5 1,5 2,050 1,520 2,050 1,520 1,710 1,745 1,775 1,5 1,770 1,855 2,050 1,410 2,040 1,550 1,805 1,7 2,015 1,745 1,790 1,5 1,250 1,0 1,470 1,685 1,745 1,0 1,875 1,860 2,015 1,310 1,970 1,570 1,735 1,830 1,805 1,5 1,890 1,835 1,0 1,460 1,890 1,570 1,730 1,810 1,770 1,5 1,9 1,920 2,020 1,580 1,0 1,690 1,850 1,5 1,845 2,025 1,807 --continued Annual average 23,979 23,457 23,978 19,024 23,376 19,541 21,406 22,010 21,683 23,976 Oregon... Texas... 1,580 1,170 2,060 1,825 1,5 1,770 1, 1,770 1,5 1,640 1,620 1,120 2,015 1,810 1,620 1,615 1,750 1,900 1, 1,550 1,110 1,0 1,540 1,665 1,535 1,705 1,815 1,550 1,605 1,180 2,025 1,775 1,650 1,685 1, 1,7 1,855 1,5 1,590 1,180 2,000 1,735 1, 1,600 1,580 1,770 1,815 1,545 1,6 1,230 2,100 1,830 1,710 1,660 1,675 1,855 1,900 1,630 19,512 14,7 24,6 21,623 19,833 20,431 19,549 22,009 22,341 19,316 Virginia... Washington... 1,425 2,015 1,775 1, 2,005 1,380 1,5 1,730 1, 1,0 1,775 1,445 1,880 1,745 1,545 1,0 1,850 17,990 23,7 21,436 1,826 1,806 1,731 1,7 1,762 1,852 21,4 United States ,800 1,781 1,707 1,771 1,829 1 United States monthly estimates are derived by proportionally allocating the quarterly estimates using the 23-state monthly total. 21, Milk Production (February 2014)

13 Milk Produced per Cow by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: 2013 [Excludes milk sucked by calves] State January February March 2 April 2 May 2 June 2 Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) 2,075 1,5 2,040 1,730 1,0 1,730 1,850 1,0 1,855 2,060 1,0 1,815 1,865 1,670 1,590 1,710 1,750 1,705 1,880 Oregon... Texas... Virginia... Washington... 1,715 1,220 2,150 1,855 1,725 1,675 1,690 1,880 1,865 1,650 1,600 1,5 1,870 1,874 1,565 1,160 1,5 1,6 1,590 1,555 1,560 1,660 1,505 1,460 1,825 1,705 1,726 United States 1... Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... 1,855 1,709 July August September October November December 1,845 1,8 2,100 1,630 2,045 1,550 1,785 1,835 2,010 1,830 1,0 2,0 1,450 2,060 1,550 1,810 1,850 1,790 2,050 1,720 1,7 1,5 1,325 1,925 1,475 1,710 1,735 1,710 1,0 1,880 1,875 2,030 1,400 1,0 1,570 1,790 1,835 2,000 1,860 1,840 1,975 1,4 1,885 1,550 1,730 1,775 1,800 1,0 1,5 1,0 2,055 1,600 1,0 1,630 1,870 1,845 2,020 Annual average 23,626 23,178 24,248 19,374 23, 19,371 21,761 22,144 21,881 24,116 Oregon... Texas... 1,645 1,175 2,125 1,860 1,650 1,765 1,630 1,885 1,5 1,620 1,635 1,140 2,015 1,885 1,680 1,750 1,660 1,7 1,5 1,630 1,565 1,110 1,0 1,770 1,575 1,650 1,570 1,700 1,815 1,560 1, 1,190 2,025 1,840 1,650 1,690 1,620 1,840 1,620 1,565 1,160 1,990 1,750 1,600 1,625 1,585 1,770 1,775 1,570 1,665 1,190 2,050 1,680 1,675 1,675 1,650 19,6 14,663 24,4 22,080 20,178 20,439 19,822 21,4 22,130 19,448 Virginia... Washington... 1,480 2,040 1,490 2,040 1,835 1,430 1,0 1,745 1,510 1,975 1,7 1,490 1,885 1,725 1,600 1,5 1,805 18,337 23,820 21,6 1,842 1,843 1,741 1,810 1,759 1,844 22,069 United States ,818 1,819 1,719 1,790 1,825 1 United States monthly estimates are derived by proportionally allocating the quarterly estimates using the 23-state monthly total. 2 Survey was not conducted in April and July resulting in no milk per cow data for March through June. 21,822 Milk Production (February 2014) 13

14 Milk Production by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: 2012 [Excludes milk sucked by calves] State January February March April May June Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) 399 3, , , , , , , , , , , , Oregon... Texas , , , , , , Virginia... Washington , , , , , ,262 15,831 15,175 16,480 16,045 16,401 15,567 United States 2... Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... 17,038 16,332 17,735 17,246 17,618 July August September October November December 354 3, , , , , , , , , , , , ,6 Annual total 1 4,508 41,801 3,213 2,340 13,558 1,5 3,746 4,512 2,732 8,9 Oregon... Texas , , , , , , ,073 1,406 8,149 13,190 5,355 2,513 10,478 9,5 2,033 2,569 Virginia... Washington , , , , , ,350 1,727 6,234 27,224 15,509 15,342 14,674 15,179 14,6 15, ,863 United States ,601 16,421 15,705 16,273 16,013 16,857 1 Total milk production for year. 2 United States monthly estimates are derived by proportionally allocating the quarterly estimates using the 23-state monthly total. 200, Milk Production (February 2014)

15 Milk Production by Month 23 Selected States, 23 State Total, and United States: 2013 [[Excludes milk sucked by calves]] State January February March April May June Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds) 3 3, , , , , , , , , , , , Oregon... Texas , , , , , , Virginia... Washington , , , , , ,302 15,927 14,670 16,455 16,070 16,605 15,806 United States 2... Florida... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Kansas... 17,109 15,759 17,677 17,249 17,813 July August September October November December 347 3, , , , , , , , , , , , ,5 Annual total 1 4,489 41,256 3,322 2,383 13,431 1,879 3,830 4,606 2,2 9,164 Oregon... Texas , , , , , , ,140 1,349 8,057 13,469 5,448 2,514 10,565 9, 2,036 2,606 Virginia... Washington , , , , , ,292 1,742 6,336 27,572 15,697 15,700 14,807 15,382 14,1 15, ,736 United States ,788 16,789 15,831 16,475 16,003 16,790 1 Total milk production for year. 2 United States monthly estimates are derived by proportionally allocating the quarterly estimates using the 23-state monthly total. 201,218 Milk Production (February 2014) 15

16 Milk Cows and Production by Quarter States and United States: 2012 [May not add due to rounding] State Alabama... Alaska... Arizona... Arkansas... California... Colorado... Connecticut... Delaware... Florida... Georgia... Milk cows 1 Milk production 2 Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) , , , (million pounds) , , (million pounds) , , (million pounds) , (million pounds) , , Hawaii... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Iowa... Kansas... Kentucky... Louisiana... Maine... Maryland , , , , , , , , Massachusetts... Michigan... Minnesota... Mississippi... Missouri... Montana... Nebraska... Nevada... New Hampshire... New Jersey , , , , , , , , New Mexico... New York... North Carolina... North Dakota... Ohio... Oklahoma... Oregon... Pennsylvania... Rhode Island... South Carolina , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , South Dakota... Tennessee... Texas... Utah... Vermont... Virginia... Washington... West Virginia... Wisconsin... Wyoming , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , United States... 9, , ,2 9, , , , , Quarterly average includes dry cows, excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 16 Milk Production (February 2014)

17 Milk Cows and Production by Quarter States and United States: 2013 [[May not add due to rounding] State Alabama... Alaska... Arizona... Arkansas... California... Colorado... Connecticut... Delaware... Florida... Georgia... Milk cows 1 Milk production 2 Jan-Mar 3 Apr-Jun 3 Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (1,000 head) (million pounds) , , (million pounds) , , (million pounds) , , (million pounds) , , Hawaii... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana... Iowa... Kansas... Kentucky... Louisiana... Maine... Maryland , , , , , , , , Massachusetts... Michigan... Minnesota... Mississippi... Missouri... Montana... Nebraska... Nevada... New Hampshire... New Jersey , , , , , , , , New Mexico... New York... North Carolina... North Dakota... Ohio... Oklahoma... Oregon... Pennsylvania... Rhode Island... South Carolina , , , , ,0.0 3, , , ,7.0 3, , , ,5.0 3, , , South Dakota... Tennessee... Texas... Utah... Vermont... Virginia... Washington... West Virginia... Wisconsin... Wyoming , , , , , , , , , , , , , , United States... 9, , , , , , Quarterly average includes dry cows, excludes heifers not yet fresh. 2 Excludes milk sucked by calves. 3 Survey was not conducted in April and July resulting in no milk cow data for March through June. Milk Production (February 2014) 17

18 Licensed Dairy Herds States and United States: 2012 and 2013 Alabama... Alaska Arkansas Connecticut... Delaware... Florida... Georgia... Licensed dairy herds (number) , (number) , Hawaii... Idaho... Illinois... Indiana Kansas... Kentucky... Louisiana... Maine... Maryland... Massachusetts Mississippi Montana... Nebraska... Nevada... New Hampshire... New Jersey North Carolina... North Dakota Oklahoma... Oregon Rhode Island... South Carolina... South Dakota... Tennessee... Texas Virginia... Washington... West Virginia Wyoming ,570 1, ,130 4, , , , , , ,315 1, ,030 3, , , , , , United States... 49,281 1 Average number of dairy farms licensed to sell milk, based on counts collected from State and other regulatory agencies. 46,0 18 Milk Production (February 2014)

19 Statistical Methodology Survey Procedures: Primary data used to determine these estimates were obtained from a sample of producers. Individual States maintain a list of all known milk producers and information on the size of their herd. States use all known sources of producers to ensure that their lists are as complete as possible. Generally, all large producers and a sample of small producers are included in the survey. Questionnaires are mailed to producers near the end of the month to obtain data for the first day of the month. Additional reports are obtained by telephone, as needed, to supplement the mail response. Where feasible, States utilize state and federal administrative data to estimate milk production. This eliminates duplication of data gathering by different government agencies. Indications of milk cow inventory are also obtained in the January Cattle Surveys. Estimation Procedures: State offices prepare these estimates by using a combination of survey indications, historic trends, and any available administrative data. Individual State estimates are reviewed by the Agricultural Statistics Board for reasonableness. Revision Policy: Milk production, milk per cow, and number of milk cows are subject to revision the following month after initial publication for monthly States or the following quarter for the quarterly States. Normally, administrative data from Federal Market Orders, State Departments of Agriculture, or other sources are the main basis for revisions. However, administrative data for all States may not be available in time for these revisions. Estimates are again subject to revisions in February each year based on additional administrative data. In the event that additional changes are necessary, a third revision is possible in February the following year. Estimates are again reviewed after data from the five-year Census of Agriculture are available. No revisions are made after that date. Reliability: Since all operations with dairy animals are not included in the sample, survey estimates are subject to sampling variability. Survey results are also subject to non-sampling errors such as omissions, duplications, and mistakes in reporting, recording, and processing the data. The effects of these errors cannot be measured directly. They are minimized through rigid quality controls in the data collection process and through a careful review of all reported data for consistency and reasonableness. To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the estimates in this report, the "Root Mean Square Error" is shown for selected items in the table below. The "Root Mean Square Error" is a statistical measure based on past performance and is computed using the differences between first and final estimates. The "Root Mean Square Error" for the 23 State milk production estimates over the past 24 months is 0.2 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the final estimate will not be above or below the current estimate of 16.1 billion pounds by more than 0.2 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 that the difference will not exceed 0.3 percent. Reliability of Monthly Milk Production Estimates [Based on data for the past 24 months] Item Root mean square error 90 percent confidence level Difference between first and latest estimate Months Average Smallest Largest Below latest Above latest (percent) (percent) (1,000) (1,000) (1,000) (number) (number) Milk production All Milk cows Milk Production (February 2014) 19

20 Information Contacts Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Livestock Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional information. inquiries may be sent to Dan Kerestes, Chief, Livestock Branch... (202) Scott Hollis, Head, Livestock Section... (202) Travis Averill Cattle, Cattle on Feed... (202) Doug Bounds Hogs and Pigs... (202) Alissa Cowell-Mytar Sheep and Goats, Honey... (202) Donnie Fike Dairy Products... (202) Tiffany Hora Livestock Slaughter... (515) Mike Miller Milk Production and Milk Cows... (202) Access to NASS Reports For your convenience, you may access NASS reports and products the following ways: All reports are available electronically, at no cost, on the NASS web site: Both national and state specific reports are available via a free subscription. To set-up this free subscription, visit and in the Follow NASS box under Receive reports by , click on National or State to select the reports you would like to receive. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Agricultural Statistics Hotline at (800) , 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, or nass@nass.usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at or at any USDA office, or call (866) to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C , by fax (202) or at program.intake@usda.gov.

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