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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. 

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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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