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.
The entry of a new 39,000 square foot (66’ x 600’) broiler house in Alabama causes a measurable impact in economic activity within the state in terms of construction and ongoing annual operations.
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.
Ever wondered how many jobs an industry contributes to your local economy? Decision Innovation Solutions produced a 2019 report which quantified the economic contributions of agriculture and other important industries to the state of Iowa and all 99 counties.
In 2011, after the Missouri River flood waters began to subside, Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) conducted an analysis of the floods economic impact on agricultural production in Iowa and Nebraska.
