US dairy: California may lose its lead in dairy

04-07-2023 | |
California dairy is marked by a decline that has begun in 2023 (drought then floods but also loss of attractiveness and fewer dairy farms). Photo: Canva
California dairy is marked by a decline that has begun in 2023 (drought then floods but also loss of attractiveness and fewer dairy farms). Photo: Canva
After a successful 2022 dairy year, economist Marion Cassagnou at the Idele conference in Paris predicted a slowdown in US milk production, a lower milk price and more competition on export markets this year. Marion Cassagnou. Photo: Philippe Caldier US dairy production was stable in 2022 at 102,7 mt (up 0.1% over 2021), a bit lower in the first half (-0.8%) compared the second half (+1%). “US dairy production has been


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