Fresno regains top spot as Kings County crop value climbs 13.4%

Fresno back on top of agricultural production in the US, but farmers fear for the future

Fresno is once again number one in the nation's agricultural industry, topping $9 billion in 2024, according to the county's Department of Agriculture.

Fresno regains top spot as Kings County crop value climbs 13.4%

Fresno County edged both Tulare and Kern counties in 2024 for top spot in ag production value. Fresno crops' value reached $9 billion in 2024 — a record number. That's up 5.7% from 2023.

Almonds propel Fresno County to top ag county in nation

Fresno County is once again the No. 1 agricultural producing county in the country.  The Fresno County Department of Agriculture published the 2024 Crop and Livestock Report, reporting over $9 billion in production last year.  The big picture: Fresno County had a record-breaking $9.03 million in production in 2024, coming in at a 5.7% increase from 2023.  The report included over 300 agricultural commodities, with 82 of them having a gross valu…