U.S. Dairy Processors Expand Capacity To Meet Demand

Oct 10, 2025

According to data released by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), America’s dairy processors will have invested more than $11 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 19 states, including Kansas, by the end of 2028. These new and upgraded facilities, of which there are more than 50, will add to the billions of dollars of new processing capacity that has come online in the past decade.

This continual growth is in response to surging consumer demand for dairy products. IDFA data shows U.S. milk production is expected to grow by 15 billion pounds by 2030 to meet consumer needs. Sales of yogurt, shakes, smoothies, cottage cheese, whey protein powder, milk products and more have risen sharply. Cottage cheese sales alone have surged by about 20% in the U.S. in the year leading up to June 2025, according to Circana, a data analytics company.

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Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.