The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released new agricultural data for each congressional district. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan values this information. “It’s always helpful to know who the farmers are and where they are,” said Cryan. “It helps us to demonstrate to Senators and members of Congress who they’re representing and give them some indication of the problems those folks are facing so that they can better understand ways they can help.” Congressional districts in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas are at the top of the rankings for total agricultural sales. Minnesota’s 7th District, which is served by Representative Michelle Fischbach, is ranked fourth nationwide. South Dakota’s At-Large District is #5 on this list. South Dakota is represented by Congressman Dusty Johnson. The sixth-ranked congressional district is the entire state of North Dakota, which Congressman Kelly Armstrong serves. Minnesota’s 1st District, which covers the extreme southern part of the state, is ranked ninth on the list for total ag sales. Congressman Brad Finstad represents Minnesota’s 1st District.
