New York Farmland Insights

New York's top agricultural commodities include hay & haylage, with 1.45 million acres producing 3.76 million tons, and corn, with 600,000 acres yielding 95.4 million bushels. Soybeans and apples are also significant, with soybeans covering 350,000 acres for a production of 17.34 million bushels, and apples contributing a major portion to the state's fruit production. These commodities reflect the diversity of New York's agricultural sector.