Until now, little has been known about the economic importance of Washington’s beef industry to the state’s economy. A research project was conducted by Washington State University’s School of Economics on behalf of the Beef Commission and funded by the Washington Cattle Feeder’s Association and Farm Credit Services. According to that study, the process of transforming cattle into beef in Washington State contributes $5,690,728,928 annually to the state’s economy.To review the study in detail, click here.