Sutter County’s agricultural production values rebounded in 2025, with the County’s top three crops increasing in value by more than $31 million combined compared to the previous year, according to the annual Sutter County Crop & Livestock Report released this week.
Overall values were estimated at $744,236,000 in 2025 compared to $683,492,000 in 2024, according to Agricultural Commissioner Lisa Herbert. The gross production value increase of $60,744,000, or 8.9%, represented the second-highest production value on record for Sutter County.
Rice remained the top-ranking crop in 2025 with a total value of $220,170,000. Despite a decrease in acres harvested, increases in both production and price saw the commodity's value jump 9.37% compared to 2024. Walnuts were the County's second most valuable crop with a total value of $115,634,000 – an 8.6% increase from 2024 due to an increase in yield. Processing tomatoes ranked third, with a total value of $78,672,000, which was a 4.92% increase from 2024 due to increases in yield and price. Almonds remained fourth with a total value of $68,182,000, which was a 3.22% decrease from 2024 due to a decline in production per acre. Clingstone peaches were the fifth most valuable crop, with a total value of $65,448,000.
The report is prepared based on estimates provided by growers. It reflects estimated gross values only and does not reflect net profits or losses to the producers.
Sutter County exported agricultural commodities to 79 countries in 2025, the top five being Republic of Turkey (walnuts and almonds), Japan (walnuts, prunes, grains, beans, and seeds), Republic of Korea (walnuts and prunes), India (walnuts, almonds, and prunes), and China (prunes).
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the growers, organizations, and individuals who provided us with the data that enabled this report to be compiled," Herbert said.
To see the entire report, visit this link: https://www.sutter.gov/government/county-departments/agricultural-department/crop-reports
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