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| A comparison of selected Montana industries shows Agriculture outpaced
other industry sectors by $418 million. With higher grain prices, the
value of crop production for 2007 increased to $1.3 billion, an increase
of $378 million or 42 percent over 2006. The value of livestock increased
in 2007 to $1.4 billion, a increase of $92 million from 2006. Government
payments decreased 45 percent in 2006 to $38.4 million, down $46.4 million
from 2006. When comparing major industrial sectors in Montana, most sectors' receipts increased. Receipts for Mining showed the largest percentage increase, up 22 percent or $289 million above 2006. Agriculture showed the next largest percentage increase, at 17 percent, up $494 million from 2006. Gas and oil receipts were up $262 million from 2006 or 10 percent. Non-residential Travel showed the smallest increase in 2007, at 4 percent, up $128 million from 2006. Wood and Paper Products decreased 8 percent or $90 million below 2006. |
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Selected Montana Industries Comparison
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