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The Dairy Industry. Trends & Magnitude. By Mr. Weaver. Top Milk (cows) Producing Countries: (2000). US - 76 million tonnes Russia - 32 million tonnes India - 31 million tonnes Germany - 28 million tonnes France - 25 million tonnes. . Where Each State Falls. *Top Ten States in Blue.
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The Dairy Industry Trends & Magnitude By Mr. Weaver
Top Milk (cows) Producing Countries:(2000) • US - 76 million tonnes • Russia - 32 million tonnes • India - 31 million tonnes • Germany - 28 million tonnes • France - 25 million tonnes.
Where Each State Falls *Top Ten States in Blue
OREGON COMMODITIES • Greenhouse and nursery ($844 million) • Cattle and calves ($503 million) • Hay ($372 million) • Dairy ($363 million) • Grass seed ($351 million) • Wheat ($207 million) • Christmas trees ($143 million) • Potatoes ($101 million) • Pears ($77 million) • Onions ($74 million)
Oregon Dairy Farms • Award Winning Cheddar • 350 Dairy Farms • 450 head per Dairy Farm • Average milk production per cow 19,000 pounds. • 5% Holstein / 20% Jersey / 5% other • Milk in Oregon • 55% FLUID • 45% Cheese, yogurt, sour cream, ice cream, butter, and other cultured products. • In 2004 Milk Production was 2.5 million pounds. • 90 MILLION POUNDS OF CHEESE!
How many pounds of fresh milk does it take to make one pound of cheese? Average U.S. Cheese Consumption (per person) 1970 = 11 pounds 2003 = 31 pounds Cheese production has GREATLY impacted total Milk Production!
What makes a successful dairy farmer? • Patience • Willing to work long hours • Manage Money • Average milk price has stayed the same over the past 25-30 years. • Feed Prices have increased. Average capital investment is very high to start dairy. • $4000-5000 per cow • Dollar returned on money invested 6-9%
The Past 25 Years…. • 1977 • Alfalfa = $ 56 /ton • Corn = $ 73 /ton • 44% SBM = $163/ton • Milk = $ 9.71/cwt • 2002 • Alfalfa = $104/ton • Corn = $ 84 /ton • 44% SBM = $167/ton • Milk = $10.42/cwt Feed Expenses Increase (Feed is 50% of dairy expense) Milk Prices Stay the Same How can farmers make it?
National Statistics • Milk Production at all time high! • 179.9 Billion Pounds of milk in 2005 • (19,576 pounds) Average Milk per cow. • Washington = 23,270 pounds • Arizona = 22,957 pounds • Fewer farms with larger herds • 1954 = 10 cows per herd avg. • 2004 = 111 cows per herd avg.
Why has total milk production increased per cow? • Better feed • Better breeding • Better management of the herd
Typical Herd in 2006 • The typical mix of animals in a dairy herd for 100 milking cows is: • Milking herd: • 92 healthy cows • 4 cows that have recently given birth • 4 cows with special needs • 16-20 dry (not lactating) cows and close-up heifers (close to calving) • 70-90 replacement calves and heifers www.epa.gov/oecaagct/ag101/dairyphases.html