Milk production in the 20 major states during February totaled 11.8 billion pounds, up 1.7 percent from February 2003. However, adjusting production for the additional day due to the leap year causes February milk production to be down 1.8 percent on a per day basis. January revised production, at 12.5 billion pounds, was down 1.0 percent from January 2003. The January revision represented a decrease of 11 million pounds from last month's preliminary production estimate.

Milk production in the U.S. was based upon 1.7% fewer cows than in February 2003.

Milk production in the top 20 states based upon 1.2% fewer cows than in February 2003.

In Missouri, milk production was based upon 6.8% fewer cows (9,000 head less) than in February 2003.