Lots of milk and lots of competition
John Oncken
Wisconsin set another state record for total milk production in 2020, despite having fewer cows. The latest production figures from the USDA show that Wisconsin farmers produced 30.7 billion pounds of milk in 2020, slightly more than the previous record of 30.6 billion pounds set in 2019. Milk per cow rose to an all-time high of 24,408 pounds, up 256 pounds from the year earlier. As of January 1, there were 6,932 licensed milking herds in the state – down 360 from a year ago.
Note: California remains as the number one milk producing state with over 40.7 billion pounds produced last year. The state surpassed Wisconsin in 1993 as the leading milk production state and has remained in that position ever since.
WCA supports meat labeling requirement
Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association
Representatives of the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) testified in support of Senate Bill 82, legislation authored by Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Clint Moses, which would allow only products that are derived from animals to be labeled as “meat.”
“The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association supports the clear labeling of meat products,” said Matt Ludlow, President of the WCA. “WCA firmly believes that the establishment of clear labels will protect the integrity of our beef products. Our beef industry has spent a significant amount of time, money, and effort to establish and maintain a healthy, wholesome, and nutritious product.