Wheat – $82,110,000:the wheat production value in Virginia came to $82,110,000, amounting to 10,200,000 bushels. The state accounted for approximately 0.62% of the national U.S. wheat yield of 1.65 billion bushels.
Tobacco – $69,693,000:the production value of tobacco in Virginia came to $69,693,000, amounting to 29,870,000 pounds. The state accounted for approximately 6.68% of the national U.S. tobacco yield of 447.4 million pounds.
Soybeans – $352,641,000:The soybean is second on the list of the most valuable crops in Virginia. As a crop, soybeans can be used as fermented or unfermented food, cooking oil, livestock feed, biodiesel, and industrial products.
Pumpkins – $11,899,000: the production value of pumpkins in Virginia came to $11,899,000, amounting to 546,000 CWT (hundredweight). This is a 34% decrease from the state’s 2021 production value of approximately 73 million pounds.
Peanuts – $35,028,000: the production value of peanuts in Virginia came to $35,028,000, amounting to 126,000,000 pounds. The state accounted for approximately 2.26% of the national U.S. peanut yield of 5.57 billion pounds.
Hay – $333,540,000:Hay is the third most valuable crop in Virginia. Farmers primarily grow it as feed for animals. Generally, hay comprises dried grasses and similar vegetation drying before harvesting.
Cotton – $96,389,000:Cotton is the fourth most valuable crop in Virginia. Farmers primarily grow it for textiles, but it is also helpful in bookbinding and coffee filters.
Corn – $397,460,000:Corn ranks first on the list of the most valuable crops in Virginia. It is primarily grown in the state for animal feed and human consumption, though it also produces corn oil, cornmeal, and alcoholic beverages.
Barley – $3,010,000:the production value of barley in Virginia came to $3,010,000, amounting to 602,000 bushels. The state accounted for approximately 0.35% of the national U.S. barley yield of 174.33 million bushels.
Apples – $55,311,000:Apples rank seventh among the most valuable crops in Virginia. They also rank as the second most popular fruit in the United States, ranking just behind bananas.