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Washington, Crop Production & Agriculture

Washington produces 3 major field crops across 2.5M acres. The top crop is Hay with 808.5M bu.

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3

Major Crops

2.5M acres

Total Acreage

Hay

Top Crop

What the Washington Data Shows

Washington produces 1.5B bu across 3 major field crops, a top-tier output in the U.S. row-crop economy.

Washington ranks #19 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, contributing about 1.1% of combined output — real output, but smaller in scale than the Corn Belt and Great Plains anchors.

Hay accounts for roughly 53% of Washington's tracked field-crop production (808.5M bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by hay, with secondary crops adding real diversification.

Field crops account for 2.5M acres in Washington — a moderate footprint coexisting with livestock, specialty crops, or non-agricultural land.

Beyond the lead crop, Washington also grows Wheat and Barley; the second-largest, Wheat, adds 672.2M bu — 44% of the state's tracked output.

Crop Production in Washington

#CropProductionAcreage
1Hay808.5M bu660K acres
2Wheat672.2M bu1.8M acres
3Barley36.3M bu67K acres

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington grows 3 major field crops: Hay, Wheat, Barley.

Hay is Washington's top crop with 808.5M bu produced across 660K acres.

Sources: USDA NASS

Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.

Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.