2012: Great Year for ND Crop Values | Video

Rene Thibault | 3/5/2013

There`s no doubt, North Dakota`s oil industry is booming. But the old saying is true: agriculture is still number one. The value of 2012 crops in North Dakota totaled almost $11 billion. That nearly doubles the six billion dollar value of state crops in 2011.

Last year`s success is due to very high crop yields, high commodity prices and the cooperation of mother nature. This is an accomplishment that will impact many areas of the state`s economy.

“Agriculture is statewide and everybody benefits, from the mom and pop grocery stores and gas stations to equipment sales. Everybody benefits from agriculture in North Dakota, that`s really important for our state”, said Eric Eriskmoen, a research agronomist with the North Central Research Extension Center.

North Dakota`s successful 2012 agricultural year was lead by the state`s corn crop, which was valued at $2.9 billion.

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