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The Top 10 Agricultural Products of Colorado

The Top 10 Agricultural Products of Colorado

Here are the top 10 agricultural products of Colorado, along with the approximate acreage and revenue in 2019:

  1. Cattle and calves: Approximately 12.5 million acres of rangeland and pasture, with an estimated revenue of $3.2 billion.

  2. Corn: 1.1 million acres, with an estimated revenue of $819 million.

  3. Wheat: 2.4 million acres, with an estimated revenue of $602 million.

  4. Hay: 2.2 million acres, with an estimated revenue of $389 million.

  5. Dairy: Approximately 37,000 cows, with an estimated revenue of $246 million.

  6. Hogs and pigs: Approximately 140,000 head, with an estimated revenue of $74 million.

  7. Potatoes: 55,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $64 million.

  8. Barley: 160,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $41 million.

  9. Beans: 100,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $31 million.

  10. Sorghum: 150,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $20 million.

Please note that the acreage and revenue figures are approximate and can vary from year to year based on a number of factors, including weather conditions and market demand.