North Dakota Agriculture 2024
In partnership with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Vital, diverse, resilient – these are just a few words that describe North Dakota’s thriving agriculture industry and those who are a part of it. Despite the challenges of a changing economy, a pandemic, weather difficulties and more, North Dakota’s 25,068 farmers and ranchers continue to be some of the best in the nation, producing crops and commodities for the world.
The state’s farms are spread across 38.5 million acres – nearly 90% of North Dakota’s land area – with the average farm spanning about 1,537 acres. The state’s top commodities include canola, flaxseed, sunflowers, dry edible beans, honey, oats, rye and wheat. Livestock is also an important agricultural sector for the state, and North Dakota is home to more than two cattle for every citizen.
North Dakota agriculture extends well beyond commodities and crops. Agritourism, agribusiness and food processing, innovative technology, local food and farmers markets, and agricultural education all contribute to the state’s thriving industry.
Read the North Dakota Agriculture 2024 Magazine
North Dakota Ag Education
North Dakota Crops & Livestock
North American Bison LLC Works to Maintain Herd Sustainability for North Dakota Bison Industry
April 1, 2024
North Dakota State University Research Uses Bees to Prevent Disease in Sunflowers
March 8, 2023
North Dakota Environment
National Agricultural Genotyping Center Tests Work to Save the Honey Bees and Crops
March 28, 2024
North Dakota Farm to Table
Fresh From North Dakota Webisode Series Showcases Recipes Using Local Specialty Crops
March 24, 2024
Pride of Dakota Helps Catapult Companies Like Dot’s Pretzels to Big-Time Accomplishments
March 5, 2023
North Dakota Dairy Processors Churn Out Award-Winning Ice Cream, Gelato and More
May 10, 2021
