Milk in the USA
The United States are leaders in total milk production and milk production per cow. In 2009 milk production in the United States was about 87 million tonnes and accounted for 11% by value of total agricultural production. In 2011, the annual milk consumption was 76 liters per capita.
The milk market in the United States
A report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that milk consumption has been declining since the 70 United States. According to a recent analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, milk consumption in the United States decreased by about 40% percent since 1970.
Reports of government agencies in 1970 indicated a per capita consumption of milk 24 cl per day, whereas now, consumption per capita is only 14 cl per day.
USDA estimates that the reduction in milk consumption is also due to the increase in the number of beverage choices for consumers, including sports drinks, mineral water and soft drinks.
U.S. milk production
In the U.S., milk production increased 1.8% in 2012. The increase should be lower in 2013. It is hoped an increase of 1.1%.
Higher costs of cattle feed had a negative impact on the financial health of a large number of dairy farms. The increase in milk prices should provide a breath of fresh air
During this same period, the total herd has increased from 12.0 million to 9.2 million cows and the average herd size has increased from 20 to 140 cows, producing of milk per cow has also nearly doubled in 30 years.
Today, 3% of the largest farms produce 40% of U.S. milk.
U.S. milk brands
- Alta Dena
Alta Dena distributes milk since 1945. In 1999, Dean Foods Company acquired Alta Dena. - Clover Stornetta
Clover Stornetta , founded in 1970, is a dairy processor that distributes a wide range of dairy products throughout California, Arizona and Nevada under the Clover Stornetta and Clover Organic Farms brands. - Cloverland
Cloverland / Green Spring Dairy, founded in 1919, is located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. - Dean Food
Dean Foods is a company in the United States, specializing in dairy products. - Hiland
Hiland Dairy offers a range of dairy products. Hiland offers a variety of dairy products in several states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming and Texas . - Horizon Organic
Horizon , leading brand of organic milk in America, working with over 600 certified organic family farms across the country. - Lactaid
Lactaid ® is a fresh milk from the farm that is 100% lactose free. Produced by Hood. - Land O'Lakes
Land O'Lakes is a dairy cooperative enterprise in the United States. - Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Farms is committed to be the leader in the market by providing innovative quality products and excellent services to its customers. - McArthur
McArthur Dairy brand leader for dairy products in southern Florida since 1929. - Prairie Farms
Prairie Farms provides quality dairy products for over 70 years. - Premier
Premier Milk Inc is a Florida-based cooperative established by dairy producers whose mission is to produce the milk of the highest quality. - Stonyfield
Stonyfield or is a subsidiary of Danone company, specializing in yogurt and organic dairy products, and present in the United States, Canada and Europe. - Straus
All certified organic Straus Creamery dairy products are non-GMO, certified kosher and gluten free.. - Turners
Turner Dairy is a dairy company created in 1930 in Western Pennsylvania
