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Larson Farms
Creston, Nebraska; Platte County
Technology on the farm is key to being sustainable for generations to come. In 2021, Nebraska ranked 10th in milk production per cow. With an average of 8 gallons per cow per day, Nebraska is higher than the national average! With less than 100 dairy farms in Nebraska, technology has been integral in nearly doubling milk production with the same number of cows than in 1970.
Fast Facts: There are an average of 500-600 cows per herd in Nebraska. Nebraska ranks 10th in overall milk production. In 2022, the average cow produced 8 gallows on milk per day in Nebraska, higher than the national average.
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