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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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