FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Despite being smaller in area than larger western states, Michigan topped other states in per-cow milk production, and ranks sixth in the United States in total milk production that added $15.7 billion to the state’s economy, Okkema said.

Detailed explanation-2: -Farm Milk Production The top five milk production States in 2021 were California, Wisconsin, Idaho, Texas, and New York. Collectively, these 5 States produced more than 50 percent of U.S. annual milk supply. In terms of production, milk cows generally perform best in areas with dry, cool weather.

Detailed explanation-3: -Seven (7) states produced over 10 billion pounds of milk in 2019: California, Wisconsin, Idaho, New York, Texas, Michigan & Pennsylvania.

Detailed explanation-4: -Michigan ranks first nationally for pounds of milk produced per dairy cow at 26, 875 pounds annually and sixth nationally for total pounds of milk produced annually, with a total of 11.56 billion pounds of milk produced in 2020.