Ag’s Role in Big Dollars for Commodities in Montana

• The state of Montana has 5 major agricultural commodities that bring in billions of dollars each year
• Cattle, crops and more top the list from the Department of Agriculture

Ag's Roll in Big Dollars for Commodities in Montana

The state of Montana wears many different hats to many different people.  It may the recreation and outdoors, tourism at national and state parks or even a getaway from the hustle and bustle.

Agriculture plays a larger-than-life part of the state as well.  In fact, it brings in billions of dollars to our home.  But just which commodities are the biggest in the state and bringing in the biggest dollar amounts?

The Biggest Commodity in Montana is Probably What You Think It Is

It doesn't take a television show to remind you that the cowboy way is part of Montana.  So, it makes sense that cattle and calves are the largest commodity in the state.  And the numbers those bovine put up are huge.

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Montana's largest commodity produces around $1.4 BILLION dollars in the value of receipts.  That total is nearly double that of the second largest commodity.

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Rounding Out the Top 5 Commodities in Montana Agriculture

Other areas of agriculture are also major contributors to the bottom line.  Those include:

• Wheat at $795 million dollars
• Hay at $375 million dollars
• Barley at $168 million dollars
• Dairy products at $49 million dollars

In total, Montana agricultural commodities bring in an incredible $3.5 billion dollars in receipts each year.  You can learn more about Montana at the official website here.