south Dakota's Rank In United States Agriculture, 2004

First

  Bison

Second

  Oat Production
  Proso Millet Production
  Sunflower Seed Production
  Honey Production

Third

  Alfalfa Hay Production
  Flaxseed Production
  Rye Production
  Lambs Born

Fourth

  Other Spring Wheat Production
  All Sheep and Lambs

Fifth

  All Hay Production
  Durum Wheat Production
  Beef Cows That Have Calved
  Market Sheep and Lambs

Sixth

  All Wheat Production
  Corn for Grain Production
  All Cattle and Calves
  Calves Born
  Land in Farms and Ranches
  Heifers 500 Lbs. and Over

Seventh

  Sorghum for Grain Production
  All Cattle and Calves
  Steers 500 Lbs. and Over
  Cattle and Calves on Feed -- All Feedlots

Eighth

  Harvested Acreage, Principal Crops
  Soybean Production
  Winter Wheat Production

Information obtained from "South Dakota's Rank in United States Agriculture 2004"  (March 2005) publication - South Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service.

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