What are the top 5 cheese producing states?

The top 5 cheese producing states in the United States are:

1. Wisconsin: Known as "America's Dairyland," Wisconsin is the undisputed champion, producing over 3 billion pounds of cheese annually.

2. California: Coming in second, California produces over 1.5 billion pounds of cheese.

3. Idaho: A major player in the dairy industry, Idaho produces over 1 billion pounds of cheese.

4. New York: With a long history of cheesemaking, New York produces around 800 million pounds of cheese.

5. Pennsylvania: A significant cheese producer, Pennsylvania produces around 700 million pounds of cheese.

It's important to note that these rankings can fluctuate slightly year to year.