Colorado, Crop Production & Agriculture
Colorado produces 4 major field crops across 3.1M acres. The top crop is Hay with 784.3M bu.
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4
Major Crops
3.1M acres
Total Acreage
Hay
Top Crop
What the Colorado Data Shows
Colorado produces 1.3B bu across 4 major field crops, a top-tier output in the U.S. row-crop economy.
Colorado ranks #21 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, contributing about 0.9% of combined output — real output, but smaller in scale than the Corn Belt and Great Plains anchors.
Hay accounts for roughly 58% of Colorado's tracked field-crop production (784.3M bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by hay, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops account for 3.1M acres in Colorado — a moderate footprint coexisting with livestock, specialty crops, or non-agricultural land.
Beyond the lead crop, Colorado also grows Wheat, Sorghum, and Barley; the second-largest, Wheat, adds 452.5M bu — 34% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado grows 4 major field crops: Hay, Wheat, Sorghum, Barley.
Hay is Colorado's top crop with 784.3M bu produced across 1.4M acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.