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The top 10 agricultural products of Virginia, USA, along with the approximate acreage and revenue are:

  1. Broilers - Virginia's top agricultural product is broiler chickens, which are raised for meat. In 2019, the state produced approximately 1.3 billion pounds of broilers, generating approximately $1.2 billion in revenue.

  2. Cattle and Calves - Virginia is a major producer of beef cattle and calves, with approximately 1.5 million head of cattle. The industry generates approximately $800 million in revenue annually.

  3. Milk - Virginia is also a significant producer of milk, with approximately 95,000 cows. The state's dairy industry generates approximately $375 million in revenue annually.

  4. Turkeys - Virginia is a major producer of turkeys, with approximately 15 million birds raised for meat annually. The industry generates approximately $500 million in revenue annually.

  5. Hogs - Virginia's hog industry is primarily focused on raising pigs for meat. The state has approximately 300,000 hogs, generating approximately $200 million in revenue annually.

  6. Soybeans - Virginia is a major producer of soybeans, with approximately 600,000 acres planted annually. The industry generates approximately $200 million in revenue annually.

  7. Corn - Corn is another major crop in Virginia, with approximately 500,000 acres planted annually. The industry generates approximately $150 million in revenue annually.

  8. Wheat - Virginia is a significant producer of wheat, with approximately 300,000 acres planted annually. The industry generates approximately $50 million in revenue annually.

  9. Hay - Hay is an important agricultural product in Virginia, with approximately 1.5 million acres of hay fields. Hay production generates approximately $120 million in revenue annually.

  10. Tobacco - Although tobacco production has declined in Virginia in recent years, it remains an important crop for the state. Virginia has approximately 19,000 tobacco farms, generating approximately $70 million in revenue annually.