Montana’s Most Valuable Crops Ranked By Production Value

What Crop Is Most Closely Tied To Montana's Identity?

Is there a crop that is tied to our state identity?

What I mean is, when you think of Idaho, you think of potatoes; when you think of Nebraska, it's corn. But what crop comes to mind when you think of Montana?

What Makes Montana A Top Player In U.S. Agriculture

Depending on where you live, wheat is probably the crop one most associates with Montana.

I mean, part of the state has the nickname "Golden Triangle" due to how well wheat grows in this section of the state thanks to the fertile soil.

While Montana produces a significant amount of wheat, it is not the crop in which we lead the nation in terms of growth and production value.

The Two Surprising Crops Montana Leads The Nation In

When it comes to crops grown here in Montana and their production value, there are two crops that Montana beats out all other states in America.

The first crop is chickpeas, in which Montana is the top producer and has an annual production value of $43.0 million.

The next crop that Montana leads the nation in producing and value is lentils, an industry that has an annual production value of $63.4 million.

While both of these crops are valuable, ranking #6 and #4 for the most valuable crops grown here in the Treasure State, why not see all 11 of the most valuable crops we grow here in Montana?