Texas leads in farm numbers

Texas boasts the highest number of farms among the states listed, with 246,000 farms, significantly outpacing Missouri, the state with the second-highest number of farms, which has 95,000 farms.

Top three states dominate farm numbers

Texas, Missouri, and Iowa together account for a substantial portion of farms, with a combined total of 426,900 farms, indicating these three states are major agricultural hubs.

Close competition in the middle tier

Ohio and Kentucky have nearly the same number of farms, with 76,500 farms in Ohio and 73,500 farms in Kentucky, illustrating a close race in the middle rankings of farm numbers.

California's position in agriculture

Despite its reputation as a major agricultural producer, California ranks ninth with 68,400 farms, showcasing that the number of farms does not always correlate with agricultural output volume or value.

Narrow margin among lower-ranked states

The difference in the number of farms between California and Minnesota, the eighth and tenth-ranked states, respectively, is minimal, with only 1,300 farms separating them, highlighting the competitive nature of farming across diverse U.S. states.

Midwest and South lead in farm quantities

States from the Midwest and South regions, such as Illinois, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, prominently feature in the list, emphasizing these regions' significant contributions to the U.S. farming landscape with 77,200 farms in Oklahoma and 69,500 farms in Tennessee.