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Role of Statistical Information in Changing Dairy Industry¹

Statistical Reporting Service, USDA, Washington, D. C.

ABSTRACT

If you were given the choice of one and only one statistical series indicative of supply in the dairy industry, what would it be? Doubtless, different responses would be forthcoming, in light of the varied interests represented in this group. Some would think of cow numbers, others production per cow, total milk produced, or possibly feed supplies, pasture conditions, maybe butter or cheese output. Consideration of the question may impress you with the fact that no single indicator could possibly satisfy the current need for information. One might also be impressed with the variety of relevant statistical series available and surmise why or how they come to be. A conclusion might be reached that they are so numerous as to be confusing.

A first consideration in an evaluation is to visualize the purposes the statistics are intended to serve. Dairy statistics, like crop and livestock estimates generally, serve a varied clientele with diverse primary and secondary uses, so the statistics must be regarded as multi-purpose data.

¹ Presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association, University of Maryland, June, 1962.