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In annual terms, dairy farms increased their cow numbers despite the severe consequences of the war and rising production costs. However, deteriorating market conditions and increasing production expenses are creating prerequisites for a downward adjustment of the herd in 2026, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, as of January 1, 2026, there are 1 million 804.1 thousand head of cattle in Ukraine's household and indust...

The United States Department of Agriculture reported this afternoon that December milk production was 0.5% across the country, and up 0.9% in the top 23 dairy producing states. Cow numbers in December were down 49,000 head compared to a year ago, and down 3,000 head from November. For the year, U.S. milk production totaled 217.5 billion pounds, a 0.9% increase over 2017. That’s despite the fact that cow numbers are on the decline. For the year, U.S. cow numbers...