Max Armstrong notes that "it all starts with a cow." Those dairy cows make ice cream possible and each person consumes 23 gallons of this sweet treat per year. The International Dairy Foods Association reports that most ice cream companies are family owned and have been around for more than 50 years. Max reports on the economic impact of this industry on the U.S. economy. He also shares the list of top ice cream flavors.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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