Why is Wyoming's soil so important?

Answer 1

Wyoming's soil is important for agriculture.
Plains soils, found in the eastern third of Wyoming, are of reasonable fertility and provide substantial forage for livestock and support moderate levels of dry land farming, including the production of wheat.

Mountain soils found in Wyoming are usually acidic and have little value for commercial crops.

Desert soils found in Wyoming are alkaline, but are suitable for agricultural crops when irrigated.

Mining is an important industry in Wyoming and the type of soil located in an area can help determine what minerals may be found in that area.