FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – For the first time in the Golden State's history, a new report shows the state's agricultural industry produced over $60 billion worth of crops.

It's a new record for California farmers, surpassing the 2023 total by 3.6%, for a total of $61.2 billion in 2024.

Dairy took the lead, with a value of $8.6 billion, followed by almonds at $5.7 billion, and grapes not far behind at $5.6 billion

"For most folks that are involved in the industry, this was probably a surprise," CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau Ryan Jacobsen said.

Jacobsen said California's ag industry is not just breaking records, it's leading the nation.

"California isn't number one just by a little. We're number one by a lot," he added. "The number two farm state, Iowa, has approximately hoveri

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