Tuscola County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Tuscola County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Tuscola County's biggest by acreage are corn (82,146 acres), soybeans (80,492 acres) and dry beans (42,274 acres). Its farms sold $328 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 12th of 81 counties in Michigan.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for dry beans (7th of 190 counties), cucumbers (7th of 1,259 counties) and sugar beets (23rd of 81 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $328 million436th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 1,247338,072 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 74% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5339 published, 12 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Tuscola County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Tuscola County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Michigan and in the US, by the 2022 Census of Agriculture measure shown. An asterisk means the rank is among counties with published figures; a county whose figure is withheld could rank higher.
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry beans | 101 million pounds | 2 | 7* | 20% | production |
| Sugar beets | 486,754 tons | 3 | 23 | 12% | production |
| Cucumbers | 2,798 acres | 3* | 7* | 9% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 2.8 million bushels | 3 | 162 | 8% | production |
| Honeydew | 1 acre | 2* | 69* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 13.3 million bushels | 8 | 363 | 4% | production |
| Soybeans | 3.8 million bushels | 8 | 421* | 4% | production |
| Cantaloupe | 4 acres | 10* | 307* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 28,799 tons | 17 | 1,141* | 2% | production |
| Goats | 600 goats | 18 | 1,073* | 2% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 22,000 cattle | 15 | 1,165* | 2% | head on farms |
| Pears | 12 acres | 5* | 72* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Milk | 6,859 milk cows | 20* | 260* | 2% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 1,220 sheep | 22* | 744* | 1% | head on farms |
| Raspberries | 4 acres | 13* | 153* | 1% | bearing acres |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 15,985 hogs | 17* | 470* | 1% | head on farms |
| Oats | 23,090 bushels | 28* | 441* | 1% | production |
| Watermelon | 9 acres | 3* | 365* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 1,825 gallons | 24* | 151* | under 1% | production |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 7* | 191* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 46 acres | 21* | 386* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 32 acres | 27* | 374* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 22 acres | 4* | 69* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 3 acres | 15* | 249* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 8 acres | 13* | 212* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 19,824 pounds | 34* | 525* | under 1% | production |
| Tomatoes | 13 acres | 17* | 355* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 5 acres | 8* | 149* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 3 acres | 20* | 337* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Lettuce | 2 acres | 15* | 366* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 5 acres | 18* | 106* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 7 acres | 15* | 357* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Chickens | 3,408 broiler chickens | 18* | 668* | under 1% | head sold |
| Eggs | 4,258 laying hens | 27* | 701* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 8* | 286* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 406 turkeys | 12* | 262* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Green beans | 2 acres | 24* | 640* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 7 acres | 45* | 594* | under 1% | bearing acres |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, potatoes, squash, Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, garlic, grapes, strawberries, blackberries, tart cherries and walnuts.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): sweet potatoes and carrots.
What livestock does Tuscola County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 22,000 | 15 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 15,985 | 17* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 6,859 | 20* | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 4,258 | 27* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 3,408 | 18* | head sold |
| Sheep | 1,220 | 22* | head on farms |
| Goats | 600 | 18 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 406 | 12* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Michigan
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Huron County | $817 million |
| Allegan County | $728 million |
| Ottawa County | $727 million |
| Ionia County | $612 million |
| Sanilac County | $558 million |
| Gratiot County | $486 million |
| Kent County | $417 million |
| Clinton County | $377 million |
| Lenawee County | $342 million |
| Kalamazoo County | $340 million |
| St. Joseph County | $340 million |
| Hillsdale County | $321 million |
About this data
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture, the only NASS source that covers every county. The Census is taken every five years; the next is for 2027. Values NASS withholds to avoid disclosing individual farms are shown as withheld, never as zero. Data processed 2026-11-06. Methodology.