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The Top 10 Agricultural Products of Montana

The Top 10 Agricultural Products of Montana

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

  1. Cattle and calves: Approximately 22.4 million acres of rangeland and pasture, with an estimated revenue of $1.5 billion.

  2. Wheat: 5.2 million acres, with an estimated revenue of $1.2 billion.

  3. Barley: 1.2 million acres, with an estimated revenue of $186 million.

  4. Hay: 1.9 million acres, with an estimated revenue of $184 million.

  5. Sugar beets: 43,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $37 million.

  6. Canola: 220,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $34 million.

  7. Dry peas: 270,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $29 million.

  8. Lentils: 310,000 acres, with an estimated revenue of $27 million.

  9. Potatoes: 3,500 acres, with an estimated revenue of $6 million.

  10. Honey: Approximately 14,000 colonies, with an estimated revenue of $5 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.