Food Production and Agriculture

A Wealth of Knowledge and Opportunity

Sales of agricultural commodities amount to more than $3 billion per year in South Dakota, making it one of the most important industries in the state. South Dakota ranks in the top ten nationwide in production of*:

• Corn
• Wheat
• Barley
• Rye
• Flaxseed
• Sorghum
• Soybeans
• Sunflower seeds
• Honey
• Cattle
• Sheep
• Hogs

South Dakota State University is on the forefront of ag-related research for the nation and can provide a wealth of knowledge and opportunities for industry collaboration on research and development of agricultural products and vaccines.

*According to the USDA, 2004