Demand for land caused the decline of Bonanza farming and large-scale ranching as land was divided among more farmers. New technology spurred changes and diversification in agriculture, including production of row crops in addition to small grains. Non-agricultural industry has also been an important part of North Dakota's economy. The petroleum industry and electric power generation have been major sources of revenue and employment. A recent trend is increased activity in processing agricultural products, such as durum wheat to pasta.
Agriculture is the single most important part of the state's economy.
In those cases, all land in farms is attributed to the county where most of the land is owned. Less than one-half of one percent. Petroleum Councils N.D. Highway Department N.D. Public Service Commission, Trans. Weitzel Earl Stabenow, Leader Mike Mathison Jeannette Ringuette Diane Score Nick Schauer Subscribe to Reports Click here to see a complete list of North Dakota releases and publications. Click here for instructions on how subscribe to our email lists.