Dairy + Water
An Udderly Strong Partnership
Friends of the Big Sioux River and Midwest Dairy are proud to partner on initiatives related to water quality and water quantity within the dairy industry. Since 2022, Midwest Dairy has provided support for river clean-up events, Big Sioux Brew cheese pairings, newsletter articles, and native prairie seed starting kits. Click through the links and pictures below to see these projects in action!
South Dakota Dairy Farmers Improving Soil Health and Water Quality with Regenerative Agricultural Practices
Regenerative agriculture practices are currently at the forefront of conservation conversations. As widespread soil erosion and decreased land productivity continue to occur at unprecedented levels, farmers are turning to regenerative agricultural practices to improve soil health and restore degraded soils.
Milking It, Sustainably: Balancing Productivity, Conservation, and Innovation on U.S. Dairy Farms
In 2024, the United States produced 226 billion pounds of milk, with each dairy cow yielding approximately 24,000 pounds of milk per year, compared to 9,475 pounds per cow in the 1970s. This higher milk yield is due to several factors, including improved genetics, innovative farming practices and technology, as well as a continued focus on cow comfort and precise cow nutrition.
Click through the photos to see Boadwine Farms in action!
Learn More About Undeniably Dairy
Undeniably Dairy brings the dairy community together to share the story behind the foods you love. Across the United States, dairy farmers are caring for the planet and protecting our water, while ensuring families have access to nutritious, delicious, and affordable dairy for families today and tomorrow. Learn more about stewardship efforts at USdairy.com.
Watch the video below to learn how farmers reuse and recycle water on today’s dairy farms. Hint: The amount of water that is reused is probably more than you think!
