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Kate McDonald Polakiewicz, Farm Business Management Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

By Lainey Koval
In the month of July, percent butterfat and protein in milk continued to trend down in July 2025, consistent with the seasonal trend. Northeast milk receipts averaged 4.10% butterfat, which was the same as the US average across all orders for the month. Percent protein averaged 3.13% in the NE order, which was lower than the US average of 3.20%. Both butterfat and protein levels in milk saw year over year growth in the NE order and on average across the US.
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