Forbes has come out with their list of the richest person in each state and a familiar name leads the way in Iowa.

Harry Stine is again atop the list for the richest Iowan. Stine, who founded Stine Seed, made his fortune by breeding corn and soybeans, then licensing the genetics to other seed companies. Forbes lists his net worth at $3.4 billion. You can learn more about Stine below, courtesy of the Des Moines Register.


Microsoft's Bill Gates, from the state of Washington, is the richest man in America, worth $76 Billion. Warren Buffett (Nebraska) is second, worth $67.9 Billion. Mark Zuckerberg is third. The Californian is worth $51.6 Billion.

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