New federal agriculture statistics show the nation’s cheese manufacturing industry produced 1.16 billion pounds during the reporting period, according to data released by government officials.
The production figures represent a 3.9 percent increase when compared to February 2025 numbers, but show a notable 9.0 percent decrease from January 2026 levels. These statistics do not include cottage cheese manufacturing in the overall totals.
The data comes from the latest federal tracking report on dairy industry performance across the United States, providing insight into national food production trends.
