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Explore Louisiana agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
As one of the top 5 industries in Louisiana, Agriculture is a vital part of the state’s economy, generating more than $3.2 billion in revenue as of the latest USDA Ag Census. Louisiana farmland has benefitted from its position on the border of the Mississippi River, which has left nutrient-rich alluvial deposits over time, ideal for growing crops. There are 27,386 farms spread across a total of nearly 8 million acres of farmland in Louisiana, over 28% of all land area in the state. In terms of sales, Soybeans, Rice, Cotton, Plant Products, and Livestock products were the top commodities grown and sold in the state.
$2,957/acre
3.2%
$3,240
Current Price Per Acre
Value per Acre
Source: USDA
3.2%
Average Land Appreciation
Year Over Year Change (%)
Source: USDA
| Year | Per Acre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,240 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $3,180 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | $2,980 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $2,930 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $2,880 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $2,790 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $2,700 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | $2,590 | 4.4% |
| 2015 | $2,480 | 4.6% |
| 2014 | $2,370 | 4.9% |
| 2013 | $2,260 | 6.6% |
| 2012 | $2,120 | 7.6% |
| 2011 | $1,970 | 9.4% |
| 2010 | $1,800 | 3.4% |
| 2009 | $1,740 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | $1,830 | 8.3% |
| 2007 | $1,690 | 10.5% |
| 2006 | $1,530 | 5.5% |
| 2005 | $1,450 | 13.3% |
| 2004 | $1,280 | 3.2% |
| 2003 | $1,240 | 4.2% |
| 2002 | $1,190 | 2.6% |
| 2001 | $1,160 | 2.7% |
| 2000 | $1,130 | 3.7% |
| 1999 | $1,090 | 2.8% |
| 1998 | $1,060 | -1.9% |
