Commodity Shares of Gulf Coast Region Agricultural Products, 2008
Crops
| Crop | Cash Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Crops | $638.7 | 59.14% |
| Feed Crops | $209.7 | 19.42% |
| Rice | $140.3 | 12.99% |
| Cotton | $46.5 | 4.30% |
| Vegetables | $18.2 | 1.69% |
| Oil Crops | $15.2 | 1.41% |
| Fruits & Nuts | $2.2 | 0.21% |
| Other Crops | $9.1 | 0.84% |
| Total | $1,079.9 | 100.00% |
Note: Graphs do not include agriculture related products, valued at $175.1 million in 2008.
Source: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Livestock
| Crop | Cash Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | $361.4 | 82.5% |
| Poultry | $66.7 | 15.2% |
| Goats | $8.2 | 1.9% |
| Other Livestock | $1.8 | 0.4% |
| Total | $438.1 | 100.0% |
Source: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service