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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.
8.4%
3.7%
96.0%
8.44%
Average Annual Returns
Cumulative Returns of Farmland
Source: NCREIF
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3.7%
Standard Deviation of Returns
Year Over Year Change (%)
Source: NCREIF
| Year | Total Return | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10.1% | -99.9% |
| 2014 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 2015 | 8.3% | 17.4% |
| 2016 | 7.7% | 26.5% |
| 2017 | 7.5% | 36.0% |
| 2018 | 6.5% | 44.8% |
| 2019 | 6.5% | 54.2% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | 62.0% |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 70.0% |
| 2022 | 9.8% | 86.6% |
| 2023 | 5.0% | 96.0% |
