| Fiscal Year | Production (lbs.) | Average Butterfat (%) | Average Pool Price ($/cwt) | Annual Gross Receipts ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 287,449,454 | 3.72% | $15.39 | $44,251,077 |
| 2017 | 280,582,982 | 3.74% | $16.36 | $45,912,344 |
| 2018 | 276,252,329 | 3.78% | $16.05 | $44,351,192 |
| 2019 | 255,057,344 | 3.81% | $16.78 | $42,802,717 |
| 2020 | 249,308,894 | 3.83% | $18.27 | $45,545,253 |
| 2021 | 240,694,786 | 3.84% | $18.18 | $43,769,676 |
| 2022 | 225,997,202 | 3.80% | $22.12 | $49,999,913 |
| 2023 | 209,631,261 | 3.88% | $23.86 | $50,016,655 |
| 2024 | 197,173,442 | 3.97% | $21.02 | $41,453,191 |
| 2025 | 187,124,855 | 3.99% | $22.61 | $42,301,612 |
Summarized Pool Information: Fiscal Year 2016 – 2025
The following charts provide information from Fiscal Year 2025 about pool production on a monthly basis to show seasonal aspects of production. The amount (weight) of monthly production is impacted by the number of days of the month, the number of cows being milked, dairy cow productivity, and herd management. The first chart shows milk received from pool producers by each of Montana's pool handlers. Dairy cows experience what is referred to as the "spring flush" and produce more milk in the spring and early summer months. The second chart determines the average daily pounds of production per month by combining and averaging all pool producers monthly pounds. The third chart shows the monthly butterfat percentage as a whole of these same producers.