The Role of California and Western US Dairy and Forage Crop Industries in Asian Dairy Markets

William A. Matthews, Georgi T. Gabrielyan, Daniel H. Putnam and Daniel Sumner

International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 2016, vol. 19, issue B, 16

Abstract: California’s dairy and the closely linked forage crop industries developed a remarkable record of growth and success until about a decade ago when growth slowed dramatically. California’s dairy farms and processing plants still account for about 20% of US milk production and almost 40% of US dairy exports. California alfalfa and other hay account for about 30% of production among states west of the Rocky Mountains. Continued population and income growth is projected to expand the demand for dairy products in Asia. California can play a crucial role in meeting this demand if it can maintain competitiveness in milk production and processing.

Keywords: Agricultural Finance; International Relations/Trade; Land Economics/Use; Productivity Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.244623

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