South Dakota
Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, South Dakota is bisected by the Missouri River, dividing the state into two socioeconomically distinct halves, known to residents as “West River” and "East River". Fertile soil in the eastern part of the state is used to grow a variety of crops, while ranching is the predominant agricultural activity in the west. Read more about South Dakota.

North Dakota
Located in the Midwest, bordered by Canada to the north,  sits essentially in the middle of North America, and in fact, a stone marker in Rugby, ND, identifies it as being the "Geographic Center of the North American Continent". Find out more about North Dakota.

Wyoming
Wyoming is sparsely populated in the northwestern region of the US. The majority of the state is dominated by the Rocky Mountains, while the easternmost section of the state is in the prairie.  While the tenth largest U.S. state by size, Wyoming is the least populous. Read more about Wyoming.

Nebraska
Located on the Great Plains of the Midwest, Nebraska is a leading farming and ranching state. Nebraska has a large agriculture sector, and is an important producer of beef, pork, corn and soybeans. More on Nebraska.

Montana
Located in the Western United States the topography of Montana is diverse. The Continental Divide splits the state into two distinct eastern and western regions. The western region I s dominated by the Rocky Mountains and the east is part of the northern Great Plains. Read more about Montana.

Iowa
Located in an area often referred to as the “America Heartland,” Iowa is bordered by the Mississippi River in the east and the Missouri River in the west.  Farming has always been a big part of economic prosperity, and since World War II manufacturing operations have continually increased in the state. Find out more about Iowa.