November 14, 2008
Missouri is a Leading Agricultural State
Missouri is one of the leading states in number of farms, crop production and livestock products in the nation. Missouri's crop, livestock, processing and other agricultural sectors accounted for $12.4 billion, or 7 percent, of the gross state product. Missouri employs more than 245,000 workers in the agricultural sector.
Missouri's Waterways in Action
Missouri is situated at the crossroads of America, making the Show-Me State a true center for business opportunity and a transportation and logistics leader. On this month's Missouri Economy Today television show, Marty Romitti tells us more about how our state's public ports are capitalizing on Missouri's more than 1,000 miles of navigable waterways. (Scroll down and click on "Missouri's Waterways")
