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North Dakota’s greatest natural resource is its soil, with the richest lying in the Red River Valley along the state’s eastern border. While the state is diversifying its economy in several targeted industries, agriculture remains a large part of North Dakota’s economy.
The following table illustrates North Dakota’s success as the #1 producer of food for the U.S. and the world:
| Product |
% of U.S. total
production 2004 |
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| Flaxseed |
95% |
| Canola |
91% |
| Dry edible peas |
61% |
| Durum wheat |
59% |
| Pinto beans |
46% |
| Barley |
43% |
| Spring wheat |
43% |
| All sunflower |
39% |
| Oil sunflower |
39% |
| Non-oil sunflower |
37% |
| Lentils |
31% |
| Dry edible beans |
27% |
| Honey |
17% |
| Oats |
12% | Source: National Agriculture Statistics Service
North Dakota also ranks in the top five for production of all Navy Beans (#2), all Wheat (#2), Rye (#2), Sugar Beets (#3), and Potatoes (#4).
For food processors, the North Dakota Department of Commerce has the ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map agriculture commodity production. The Department will include regional data, transportation infrastructure, utilities and water, and other data factors to provide a powerful tool for your site selection decision.
The following is an example of one North Dakota agriculture commodity production map.
Click here for a Map of ND Durum Production
For additional information about agriculture in North Dakota or to have one of our business development consultants answer specific questions regarding your project, contact us at 1-866-4dakota or 701-328-5300.
Related Links:
Agriculture Product Utilization Commission
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Value Added Agriculture
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