The state not in the top for production of cheese is ____________.

New York, while historically significant in the dairy industry and known for producing various dairy products, is not one of the top states for cheese production compared to the others listed. California and Wisconsin are consistently among the leaders in cheese production in the United States, with Wisconsin often referred to as the "Dairy State" and California ranking first overall in cheese production due to its large-scale dairy operations. Texas, while traditionally not recognized as a major cheese producer, has been increasing its dairy output significantly in recent years.

In this context, New York falls behind the more dominant cheese-producing states. Factors that contribute to cheese production include the scale of local dairy farms, the number of processing plants, and regional demand for cheese, all of which favor California and Wisconsin over New York.