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regional accelerator New growth engine
Panhandle Agriculture: An Economic Engine
The Texas agriculture industry is an economic juggernaut, driving prosperity through production of livestock, crops, and commodities that feed the nation and fuel global markets.
Texas is the 4th most important agricultural producer in the country and exports almost $6 billion in agricultural products abroad every year.
Priority Areas
DAIRY
Jobs Created
Annual Payroll
National Ranking
253 K
$12.7 B
4th
BEEF FEEDLOTS
Jobs Created
3 K
Annual Payroll
$95 M
Annual Sales
$9.3 B
1st
National Ranking
CROP PRODUCTION
Jobs Created
Annual Payroll
Annual Sales
33 K
$1.6 B
$1.8 B
COTTON
Jobs Created
Annual Payroll
National Ranking
2.4 K
$130 M
3rd
$160 M
Annual Sales
Last updated: January 2026
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