Texas — Crop Production & Agriculture
Texas produces 17 major field crops across 22.0M acres. The top crop is Hay with 1.7B bu.
17
Major Crops
22.0M acres
Total Acreage
Hay
Top Crop
Crop Production in Texas
| # | Crop | Production | Acreage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hay | 1.7B bu | 4.8M acres |
| 2 | Hay | 1.6B bu | 4.8M acres |
| 3 | Cotton | 958.2M bu | 3.5M acres |
| 4 | Wheat | 558.7M bu | 2.0M acres |
| 5 | Wheat | 558.7M bu | 2.0M acres |
| 6 | Sorghum | 415.1M bu | 185K acres |
| 7 | Cotton | 197.2M bu | 3.5M acres |
| 8 | Rice | 193.8M bu | 24K acres |
| 9 | Sorghum | 99.8M bu | 185K acres |
| 10 | Sorghum | 94.5M bu | 185K acres |
| 11 | Sorghum | 94.5M bu | 185K acres |
| 12 | Sorghum | 93.5M bu | 185K acres |
| 13 | Sorghum | 76.0M bu | 185K acres |
| 14 | Sunflower | 58.5M bu | 41K acres |
| 15 | Sunflower | 54.5M bu | 41K acres |
| 16 | Sunflower | 51.3M bu | 41K acres |
| 17 | Oats | 19.7M bu | 39K acres |
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas grows 17 major field crops: Hay, Hay, Cotton, Wheat, Wheat, Sorghum, Cotton, Rice, Sorghum, Sorghum, Sorghum, Sorghum, Sorghum, Sunflower, Sunflower, Sunflower, Oats.
Hay is Texas's top crop with 1.7B bu produced across 4.8M acres.
Sources: USDA NASS
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.