Farming in New Mexico

New Mexico Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $20,004,255
Rice: $0
Grains: $10,027,971
Soybeans: $0
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $2,991,200
Cotton: $21,375,778
Cotton Seed: $582,448
Tobacco: $0
Fruits & Juice: $86,306
Tree & Nuts: $22,407,968
Vegetables: $15,037,064
Livestock: $5,326,024
Hides & Skins: $734,330
Poultry: $0
Fats & Oils: $161,615
Dairy: $54,921,154
Feeds: $5,672,494
Seeds: $5,832,385
Other: $19,876,586
TOTAL: $185,037,579

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Spain's Agriculture Minister Pledges 'Full Support' to Interprofessional - Olive Oil Times

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USDA to shutter local farm services office - Santa Fe New Mexican.com

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The State Of Agricultural Commodities - Seeking Alpha

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Rankings show Michigan 18th in US ag exports - Lansing State Journal

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Author-Farmer to Discuss Work at Hendrix College - Hendrix College Events and News

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