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The 1969 Census of Agriculture provides data on livestock, poultry, and crops for all farms in the United States. The data includes the total value of livestock and poultry, as well as the number of farms and acres dedicated to various crops, including corn, wheat, soybeans, and tobacco. The census also reports on the value of crops sold, including nursery products and forest products. Some of the key statistics from the census include:

Total value of livestock and poultry: $23.6 billion in 1969, up from $19.4 billion in 1964 and $14.6 billion in 1959.
Number of farms with harvested cropland: 98,271 in 1969, down from 110,194 in 1964 and 125,611 in 1959.
Acres of cropland harvested: 8.5 million in 1969, down from 9.3 million in 1964 and 9.7 million in 1959.
Value of crops sold: $7.3 billion in 1969, up from $6.5 billion in 1964 and $5.8 billion in 1959.
Leading crops in terms of value: corn ($2.7 billion), soybeans ($1.6 billion), and wheat ($1.2 billion).
Number of farms with livestock: 358,702 in 1969, down from 417,130 in 1964 and 471,607 in 1959.
Total value of livestock: $20.4 billion in 1969, up from $17.4 billion in 1964 and $13.4 billion in 1959.
Leading types of livestock in terms of value: cattle and calves ($8.5 billion), hogs and pigs ($4.3 billion), and chickens ($2.5 billion).