Hot topics included the U.S. winning "best in the world" at the World Cheese Awards (upsetting the French) and the vital impact of the dairy industry on state economies. 

GotDairyJobs.com has fresh data on jobs, tax revenue, GDP, exports and more—all showing how dairy helps drive the economy.

NMPF and USDEC are working hand-in-hand on trade policy issues that will affect dairy exports to China, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Vietnam and other countries.

Dairy supports nearly 3 million U.S. jobs and a new study shows more than 45 million jobs are connected to the food and agriculture sectors. 

Dairy's coast-to-coast economic ripple effect generates jobs in other industries and tax revenue in every state.  

Shareable, data-based motion graphics showcase the multi-billion dollar economic boost the dairy industry gives California, Wisconsin, Texas, New York, Florida and five other states. 

The Golden State supports 390,000+ jobs, more than any state, followed by Wisconsin, Texas, New York and Florida.   

A nationwide campaign launched Monday has a relevant economic message for every state: “Dairy creates jobs, exports create more.”