Principal commodities include cattle, corn, dairy products and hogs. Milk is the number one dairy product, and most dairy farms are located between Green Bay and Monroe. The southwest boasts many cattle ranches and hog farms. Corn, hay and oats are used primarily as animal feed. Wisconsin is the national leader in the growing of beets, green peas and snap beans.
Cranberries are also a major crop.
Manufacturing Wisconsin's leading industry is the production of machinery. Other important goods are electrical equipment, food products and paper products. Much of Wisconsin's manufacturing is centered in the southeastern part of the state. Milwaukee leads the country in the making of machinery. Food processing plants are located throughout the state.