which us state produces most food
California produces the most food (by value) in the United States followed by Iowa and Nebraska. California accounts for 11% of ag cash receipts in the United States. Photo: Big SurPublished on: May 31, 2016. California produces the most food (by value) in the United States followed by Iowa and Nebraska. Twelve (12) states generate over $10 billion in agricultural cash reciepts: California, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio & South Dakota.