U.S. Milk Output Climbs 2.4% in May Across 24 Major States

Dairy farmers across the country saw a notable increase in milk output last month, according to new federal data.

Milk production in the 24 major dairy-producing states reached 19.8 billion pounds in May, marking a 2.4 percent increase compared to May of 2025.

The figures highlight steady momentum in the national dairy industry heading into the summer months.