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What are the top states for Cattle production?

What are the top states for Cattle production?

The top 25 cattle producing states in the United States, in order, are:

  1. Texas
  2. Nebraska
  3. Kansas
  4. Oklahoma
  5. California
  6. Missouri
  7. Colorado
  8. South Dakota
  9. North Dakota
  10. Montana
  11. Iowa
  12. Wyoming
  13. New Mexico
  14. Florida
  15. Minnesota
  16. Illinois
  17. Oregon
  18. Wisconsin
  19. Kentucky
  20. Ohio
  21. Arkansas
  22. Georgia
  23. Indiana
  24. Alabama
  25. Tennessee

This ranking is based on the number of cattle and calves on farms and ranches as of January 1st, 2021, as reported by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. These states are known for their large ranches and farms, favorable climate, and well-established cattle industry infrastructure. However, it's worth noting that these ranking can change year over year depending on various factors like weather conditions, disease outbreaks, and market conditions.