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How the U.S. dairy industry, from farming to trucking, relies on immigrant labor

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In California , America 's No. 1 dairy producer, Manuel Castro from El Salvador plays a vital role in getting milk to market.

More than three billion tons of agricultural products are moved across the U.S. every year .

A study by the National Milk Producers Federation indicates that eliminating immigrant labor would lead to a 90% increase in retail milk prices.

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73

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47

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English

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34

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