Early federal estimates show that the average Wisconsin cow made 1,955 pounds of milk in July, 40-pounds more than the Golden State. That was after a 7-pound advantage by Wisconsin in June, a first for the Badger State since June of 1958.
Mark Stephenson of the U-W Madison Center for Dairy Profitability says it’s part of a general trend that’s been going on for a while. He tells the State Journal that Wisconsin cows are eating a higher-quality feed due to some excellent growing seasons — while California farmers have suffered through a drought the past four years.
However Stephenson says it’s highly unlikely that Wisconsin will out-pace the Golden State in total milk production any time soon.
Source: WHBL