AgTech AI Council

31.4% of U.S. Crop Production Support Operations are concentrated in just three states—California, Texas, and Iowa—according to ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 data report. This isn’t just a stat; it’s a structural reality that shapes where innovation happens, where risk is concentrated, and where the future of AI in agriculture will be decided. The next breakthrough won’t come from scaling the existing hubs, but from decentralizing the innovation engine. The real power lies not in the number of operations, but in the distribution of research capacity and real-time data feedback loops. U.S. Crop Production Support Operations by State (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 California #2 Texas #3 Iowa #4 Florida #5 Minnesota #6 Oregon #7 Washington #8 Arkansas #9 Georgia #10 Nebraska Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-10-agtech-conc-1151-state View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.