Livestock production is scattered across the country with clusters in the Midwest and the Southern poultry belt

Livestock production and sales occur in all 50 States but with strong regional clusters, reflecting the adaptability of animal agriculture to varied climates, the proximity to feed sources, and the location of processing facilities. Texas, Iowa, California, Nebraska, and Kansas led the country in 2022 for sales of livestock and their products, with cattle production driving much of the value in the Southern Plains and the Midwest feedlot belt. Clusters in the Southeast are largely tied to poultry production. Dairy is the main contributor to sales in Wisconsin and California while hog and egg production played a major role in Iowa. The cattle sector is the dominant source of value in Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska.