Regional Accelerator & New Growth Engine
The RANGE is an industry-led organization in the Texas Panhandle, driving innovation in food, beef, dairy, crop, and energy production industries. We are addressing challenges in water stewardship, environmental stewardship, workforce development & automation, data management & analysis, as well as health & nutrition. Leveraging the region's expertise, research base, and workforce development, our mission is to transform our community, promote social mobility, and achieve global recognition for research-driven innovation.
Texas Agriculture: An Economic Engine
DAIRY
Jobs Created
Annual Payroll
National Ranking
253 K
$12.7 B
4th
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
BEEF FEEDLOTS
Jobs Created
Annual Payroll
Annual Sales
3 K
$95 M
$9.3 B
1st
National Ranking
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.