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Current Dairy Industry Stats

Virginia January 2026 Mailbox Price: $19.97
last month → VA December 2025 Mailbox Price: $21.49
1 year ago → VA January 2025 Mailbox Price: $24.31
Go to the January 2026 Mailbox Milk Price Report

VA Grade A Dairy Herds as of October 2025:
Cow: 328 | Goat: 3 | Sheep: 0

VA Manufacture Grade Herds as of October 2025:
Cow: 14 | Goat: 7 | Sheep: 1

Distribution by County and Percentage

Click map to open PDF.

Screenshot of the linked PDF. Virginia Grade A Dairy Herds by County

Programs

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Dairy Financial Management
Holistic management strategies to assist farmers in successfully managing their agricultural operations through periods of high risk, volatility, and financial stress.
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Forage Quality & Management
Educational on-farm workshops and diverse extension fact-sheets along with educational videos.
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Mastitis and Milk Quality
Increase milk production, milk quality, and profitability with mastitis detection, control and prevention. Includes farm management improvements to prevent pathogen proliferation.
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Replacements
Get your replacements off to a good start to maximize your herd's future!