There was a lot of snow in Wyoming, but the roads were clear. We had to keep an eye out for deer though. For pictures of the state, please click here.
Wyoming statistics from netstate.com
1. Agriculture: Wyoming is cattle country. About 86% of the state's total agricultural receipts are generated by livestock products. 78% of total agricultural receipts can be attributed to beef cattle and calves. In terms of revenue generated Wyoming's top five agricultural products are beef cattle and calves, hay, sugar beets, hogs, and sheep and lambs. Beef cattle are, by far, the most important source of revenue in the state and in the livestock sector. Hogs, sheep and lambs, and to a lesser extent, dairy products (milk) and honey are also major livestock commodities of Wyoming. Among the states, Wyoming is a leading producer of sheep and wool. Wyoming also produces chicken eggs. Hay is the top crop in Wyoming. Sugar beets, barley, dry beans, and wheat round out the top five crops grown in Wyoming. Corn for grain, some greenhouse and nursery products, oats, and sunflowers are also grown in the state.
2. Manufacturing: Manufacturing in Wyoming is minimal. The state's most important manufactured product is soda ash. Ranking second is the refining of petroleum. Other manufactured products are metal containers, structural metals, dairy products, refined sugar and soft drinks, wood products.
3. Mining: Mining comprises a larger proportion of Wyoming's gross state product than that of any other state. Wyoming is the leading coal-producing state and a leader in the production of petroleum and natural gas. Sodium carbonate-containing trona is used to manufacture glass, soap and paper.
Wyoming statistics from netstate.com
1. Agriculture: Wyoming is cattle country. About 86% of the state's total agricultural receipts are generated by livestock products. 78% of total agricultural receipts can be attributed to beef cattle and calves. In terms of revenue generated Wyoming's top five agricultural products are beef cattle and calves, hay, sugar beets, hogs, and sheep and lambs. Beef cattle are, by far, the most important source of revenue in the state and in the livestock sector. Hogs, sheep and lambs, and to a lesser extent, dairy products (milk) and honey are also major livestock commodities of Wyoming. Among the states, Wyoming is a leading producer of sheep and wool. Wyoming also produces chicken eggs. Hay is the top crop in Wyoming. Sugar beets, barley, dry beans, and wheat round out the top five crops grown in Wyoming. Corn for grain, some greenhouse and nursery products, oats, and sunflowers are also grown in the state.
2. Manufacturing: Manufacturing in Wyoming is minimal. The state's most important manufactured product is soda ash. Ranking second is the refining of petroleum. Other manufactured products are metal containers, structural metals, dairy products, refined sugar and soft drinks, wood products.
3. Mining: Mining comprises a larger proportion of Wyoming's gross state product than that of any other state. Wyoming is the leading coal-producing state and a leader in the production of petroleum and natural gas. Sodium carbonate-containing trona is used to manufacture glass, soap and paper.
Wyoming is also a major producer of bentonite and other clays.
4. Services: Unlike so many other states, Wyoming's chief services industry is not the community, business and personal services group. The most valuable services in Wyoming are government services (public schools and hospitals, military establishments). Ranking second is the transportation, communication and utility (oil and gas pipelines, railroads, telephone companies, electric, gas and water service) group of services. The third-ranking industry group in Wyoming is the finance, insurance and real estate group.
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