Minnesota’s biofuels industry is a major economic driver, generating about $13.3 billion in annual output, contributing nearly $4.0 billion in value, producing $2.1 billion in labor income, and supporting over 22,000 jobs. Its impact extends well beyond fuel production, influencing agriculture, transportation, trade, finance, and household spending across the state. The report examines how adopting...…
It Started With a Question Across Iowa, the conversation was getting louder. Data centers were popping up in headlines, showing up in economic development meetings, and becoming a central topic in discussions about infrastructure, energy, and growth. Some saw opportunity.Others saw uncertainty. But almost everyone was asking the same question: What do data centers actually...…
The State of Alabama has abundant natural resources and forests in addition to a diverse agricultural industry, which is strong in poultry, cattle, peanuts and catfish production.
The entry of a new 1,000-cow dairy farm causes a measurable increase in economic activity within Stutsman County, North Dakota, both in terms of construction and annual operations.
The results of this study indicate that although there have been challenging times in the agriculture, agri-food, and forestry industry, it is still a significant part of Minnesota’s economy, supporting about 1 in every 10 jobs across Minnesota.
A combined slaughter and processing pork plant causes a measurable increase in economic activity within each community where the operations of the plant are located.
In a 2021 update to a 2016 analysis of the economic contribution of agriculture and forestry within Missouri, DIS found that agriculture and forestry continue to be a significant driver of economic activity within Missouri.
This study was commissioned by the Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Corn Growers Association, and the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority.
In a study commissioned by the Livestock Marketing Association, DIS analyzed the economic contribution of a representative Missouri livestock market to its local community.
