Tennessee is an important agricultural state in the southeastern United States, with a diverse range of crops, livestock, and forestry products. Here are the top 10 agricultural products of Tennessee, along with their approximate acreage and revenue (data as of 2021):
- Poultry and eggs - 730,000 acres, $1.5 billion
- Soybeans - 1.4 million acres, $700 million
- Cattle and calves - 1.2 million acres, $400 million
- Corn - 850,000 acres, $350 million
- Cotton - 320,000 acres, $100 million
- Hay - 600,000 acres, $100 million
- Dairy products - 200,000 acres, $80 million
- Tobacco - 20,000 acres, $20 million
- Nursery and greenhouse products - 2,000 acres, $15 million
- Wheat - 80,000 acres, $15 million
Additionally, Tennessee is also a major producer of other crops such as tomatoes, peaches, apples, and sweet potatoes, as well as forestry products such as timber and lumber, which contribute significantly to the state's agricultural economy.