Some populist states are becoming increasingly negative toward some types of agriculture investments such as corporate involvement. Texans have an independent spirit and focus on economics rather than social attitudes. The leadership in Texas Agriculture remain staunch supporters of free trade policies and opportunities to increase Texas competitiveness in the international marketplace.
Ochiltree County boasts 374 farmers with an average farm size of 1,588 acres. Market value per farm is $551,000 with machinery and equipment running $90,631 per farm.
| Commodity |
Acres |
Production |
Total Value |
|
Corn |
800,000 |
160,000,000 bu |
$320,000,000 |
|
Soybeans |
80,000 |
4,000,000 bu |
$20,000,000 |
|
Sorghum |
1,000,000 |
55,000,000 bu |
$110,000,000 |
|
Sunflowers |
400,000 |
30,000,000 bu |
$60,000,000 |
|
Wheat |
4,000,000 |
80,000,000 bu |
$240,000,000 |
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Beef Cows |
|
300,000 head |
$100,000,000 |
|
Fed Cattle/Calves |
|
4,000,000 head |
$3,600,000,000 |
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NUMBER OF FARMS AND ACRES OF HARVESTED CROPLAND IN OCHILTREE COUNTY FROM 1978 THROUGH 1997. |
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|
YEAR |
FARMS |
ACRES |
|
1978 |
334 |
212,118 |
|
1982 |
339 |
267,989 |
|
1987 |
334 |
214,199 |
|
1992 |
301 |
233,663 |
|
1997 |
229 |
233,892 |
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10 Year Production Estimate | Corn and Grain Sorghum | 1992-2001 |
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|
Crop |
Total Bushels* |
|
Corn Grain Sorghum |
1,745,904,600 1,105,881,800 |
* Compiled from National Ag Statistics.
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