# Unprecedented genetic gains are driving record milk components

> CoBank reports that US butterfat and protein levels are rising at record pace due to genetic gains, with butterfat averaging 4.23% and protein 3.29% in 2024. The report notes over 80% of US milk goes into manufactured products that rely on these components. It also cites $8 billion of new processing capacity coming online through 2027.

- Date: 2025-04-01 · published 2025-04-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25583-unprecedented-genetic-gains-are-driving-record-milk-components
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Rising component levels and new processing capacity increase demand for milk solids, supporting dairy processing volumes while milk output stays flat, a structural trend rather than a short-term price shock.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

## Sources

- cobank.com: https://www.cobank.com/knowledge-exchange/unprecedented-genetic-gains-are-driving-record-milk-components

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