March dairy product production up except powders

March dairy product production up except powders

Most dairy products had slightly higher production in March. 

The National Ag Statistics Service says total cheese output rose 7.6% over February and one-tenth of a percent above March of 2023.  Italian style cheese production was up 8.6% from February and 4.4% more than a year ago with 518 million pounds produced.  American style cheese production rose 10% over February, but was 2.9% below last year’s March production at 491 million pounds.

Butter production was up 5.5% from February and 1.4% from a year ago with 209 million pounds.

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