South Dakota State (U.S.A.), a land of Agriculture, tourism, the retail, finance, and health care industries
South Dakota with its amazing landscapes attracts and seduces. + 1 million people live in this state. The service industry is the largest economic contributor in South Dakota . This sector includes the retail, finance, and health care industries. Government spending is another important segment of the state's economy. Ellsworth Air Force Base, near Rapid City, is the second-largest single employer in the state. The five most valuable agricultural products in South Dakota are cattle, corn (maize), soybeans, wheat, and hogs. Agriculture-related industries such as meat packing and ethanol production also have a considerable economic impact on the state. South Dakota is the sixth leading ethanol-producing state in the nation. Another important sector in South Dakota's economy is tourism . Many travel to view the attractions of the state, particularly those in the Black Hills region, such as historic Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, and the nearby state and natio...