Montana, Crop Production & Agriculture
Montana produces 3 major field crops across 5.0M acres. The top crop is Wheat with 1.3B bu.
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Major Crops
5.0M acres
Total Acreage
Wheat
Top Crop
What the Montana Data Shows
Montana produces 2.6B bu across 3 major field crops, a top-tier output in the U.S. row-crop economy.
Montana ranks #14 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, supplying roughly 1.8% of combined output, in the upper-middle tier of crop-producing states.
Wheat accounts for roughly 51% of Montana's tracked field-crop production (1.3B bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by wheat, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops account for 5.0M acres in Montana — a moderate footprint coexisting with livestock, specialty crops, or non-agricultural land.
Beyond the lead crop, Montana also grows Hay and Barley; the second-largest, Hay, adds 930.4M bu — 36% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Montana
Frequently Asked Questions
Montana grows 3 major field crops: Wheat, Hay, Barley.
Wheat is Montana's top crop with 1.3B bu produced across 1.8M acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.