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Livestock in the state included 78,000 sheep, a million cattle, a million hogs, and more than three million chickens. Livestock products accounted for 38% of the value of agricultural products while crops accounted for the majority. Michigan is the leading U.S. producer of tart cherries, blueberries, pickling cucumbers, navy beans and petunias.
It is considered to be an "agricultural mecca" as its unique features make it one of the prime fruit-growing regions in the world. The area's deposits of fertile clay loam soils with excellent moisture holding qualities, elevation of greater than 800 feet (240 m), and its proximity to Lake Michigan; creates a unique climate and provides great soil and terrain for the growing of premium fruits ...
U.S. states and territories by exports 2018 (in current dollars) National rank State/territory Exports in US$ [1] [2] % of states GDP [3] Largest market [2] Largest export product — United States: $1,665,992,031,822 8.0 Canada: transportation equipment 1 Texas: $315,938,509,210 17.3 Mexico: oil and gas 2 California: $178,181,052,789 5.9 Mexico
Cherry production in Michigan is a major part of the agriculture industry in the state. [1] Harvesting over 90,000 tons of cherries each year, Michigan is the nation's leading producer of tart cherries. The Montmorency cherry is the variety of tart, or sour, cherry most commonly grown in the state. [2]
Michigan has a diversified economy with a gross state product of $711.481 billion as of Q3 2024, ranking 14th among the 50 states. Although the state has developed a diverse economy, in the early 20th century it became widely known as the center of the U.S. automotive industry , which developed as a major national economic force.
Agriculture is Michigan's second-largest industry, contributing $125 billion annually to the state economy and employing nearly 1 million people, almost 25% of the state's workforce, according to ...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD), formerly the Michigan Department of Agriculture is a department of the Michigan state government created in 1921 to enforce laws regarding agriculture production and distribution. Agriculture in the State of Michigan is now a $104.7 billion industry. [2]
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been spreading for two years among wild birds and domestic poultry — forcing Michigan poultry farmers and egg producers to cull about 6.8 million birds.