What are the most valuable crops grown in Missouri?
STACKER  There are more than 2 million farms in the United States, about 98% of which are operated by families, individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. About 87% of all agricultural products in America are produced on family ranches or farms. A single farm feeds an average of 166 people per year, both in the U.S. and abroad. Even so, farming is a mere sliver of the U.S. economy, representing just 1% of Americas GDPfarm and ranch families make up less than 2% of Americas population. More African Americans are operating farms now than ever before, likewise for Hispanic and Latino farm operators. One in four farmers are beginning farmers, a term that represents those with fewer than 10 years in agriculture worktheir average age is 46. About 11% of U.S. farmers served or are serving in the military. The U.S. imports $129 billion worth of agricultural products a year, but the country maintains a positive trade balance by exporting $137 billion worth. Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops grown in Missouri using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture state agriculture overview. Crops are ranked by 2020 value of production. Keep reading to see which crops grown in Missouri are the most valuable. Mironmax Studio // Shutterstock  #7. Oats   2020 production: $1.5 million   Top states:   #1. South Dakota ($27.5 million)   #2. Minnesota ($26.4 million)   #3. Wisconsin ($20.6 million)   #4. North Dakota ($20.1 million)   #5. Iowa ($17.9 million)  Canva  #6. Wheat   2020 production: $125.0 million   Top states:   #1. North Dakota ($1.6 billion)   #2. Kansas ($1.3 billion)   #3. Montana ($1.2 billion)   #4. Washington ($942.4 million)   #5. Idaho ($582.4 million)  Sarawut Opkhonburi // Shutterstock  #5. Rice   2020 production: $180.1 million   Top states:   #1. Arkansas ($1.3 billion)   #2. California ($846.9 million)   #3. Louisiana ($397.4 million)   #4. Texas ($195.6 million)   #5. Missouri ($180.1 million)  ShadowBird // Shutterstock  #4. Cotton   2020 production: $219.5 million   Top states:   #1. Texas ($1.4 billion)   #2. Georgia ($713.6 million)   #3. Arkansas ($413.7 million)   #4. Mississippi ($356.5 million)   #5. Alabama ($220.1 million)  Laurens Hoddenbagh // Shutterstock  #3. Hay & haylage   2020 production: $729.5 million   Top states:   #1. Texas ($1.5 billion)   #2. Wisconsin ($1.1 billion)   #3. California ($1.0 billion)   #4. Idaho ($930.9 million)   #5. Pennsylvania ($881.5 million)  You may also like: Highest-rated Class of 2021 football recruits from Missouri  Claudia Harms-Warlies // Shutterstock  #2. Corn   2020 production: $2.4 billion   Top states:   #1. Iowa ($9.9 billion)   #2. Illinois ($9.3 billion)   #3. Nebraska ($7.6 billion)   #4. Minnesota ($6.1 billion)   #5. Indiana ($4.4 billion)  nnattalli // Shutterstock  #1. Soybeans   2020 production: $3.3 billion   Top states:   #1. Illinois ($7.0 billion)   #2. Iowa ($5.5 billion)   #3. Minnesota ($4.0 billion)   #4. Indiana ($3.8 billion)   #5. Missouri ($3.3 billion)