date:Oct 18, 2012
spiking due to the drought and cattle producing less milk if they are fed less. Dairy farmers are selling cattle for slaughter. Nationally, the entire American dairy herd is expected to drop by 1.1 percent to 9.11 million head in 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Fewer cows means less milk, which is already translating to higher prices in stores for milk, cheese and butter. According to dairyreporter.com, that is expected to continue.
$3.2 million in 2012
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