South Carolina is an important agricultural state in the southeastern United States, with a wide range of crops, livestock, and seafood. Here are the top 10 agricultural products of South Carolina, along with their approximate acreage and revenue (data as of 2021):
- Poultry and eggs - 1.4 million acres, $1.5 billion
- Broilers - 900,000 acres, $1.1 billion
- Greenhouse and nursery products - 3,000 acres, $238 million
- Cattle and calves - 680,000 acres, $200 million
- Soybeans - 500,000 acres, $200 million
- Turkeys - 53,000 acres, $124 million
- Corn - 240,000 acres, $120 million
- Cotton - 200,000 acres, $72 million
- Peanuts - 115,000 acres, $60 million
- Tobacco - 18,000 acres, $10 million
Additionally, South Carolina is also a major producer of fruits and vegetables, including peaches, strawberries, watermelons, and sweet potatoes, which contribute significantly to the state's agricultural economy.