Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
Description
Establishments in this sector are primarily dedicated to cultivating fibrous oilseed producing plants or harvesting oilseed seeds distinct from soybeans. Major crops grown within these operations include sunflower, safflower, flax, rape, canola, and sesame, which are valued for their high oil content and use in both food production and industrial applications. Typical business activities encompass planting specific varieties suited to local soil and climate conditions, providing intensive crop management through fertilization and pest control, and conducting timely harvest and seed or oil extraction processes. Many facilities may also operate storage yards to hold crops prior to sale or processing. These enterprises can range from small family-owned farms utilizing specialized equipment to large commercial agribusinesses managing hundreds of acres. Operators often function as independent proprietors or part of larger agricultural corporations focused on crop diversification strategies. The scope of operations varies significantly in size, yet all share the core objective of transforming raw plant materials into valuable commodities. Sustainability is increasingly relevant as these farms implement practices to maintain soil health while maximizing yield. The industry remains a critical component of the broader agricultural economy, contributing significantly to regional food security and oil markets through consistent production of high-quality seeds and pressed oils.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats. The establishments in this sector are often described as farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, or hatcheries. A farm may consist of a single tract of land or a number of separate tracts which may be held under different tenures. For example, one tract may be owned by the farm operator and another rented. It may be operated by the operator alone or with the assistance of members of the household or hired employees, or it may be operated by a partnership, corporation, or other type of organization. When a landowner has one or more tenants, renters, croppers, or managers, the land operated by each is considered a farm. The sector distinguishes two basic activities: agricultural production and agricultural support activities. Agricultural production includes establishments performing the complete farm or ranch operation, such as farm owner-operators and tenant farm operators. Agricultural support activities include establishments that perform one or more activities associated with farm operation, such as soil preparation, planting, harvesting, and management, on a contract or fee basis. Excluded from the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector are establishments primarily engaged in agricultural research (e.g., experimental farms) and government establishments primarily engaged in administering programs for regulating and conserving land, mineral, wildlife, and forest use. These establishments are classified in Industry 54171, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences; and Industry 92412, Administration of Conservation Programs, respectively. |
| 111 | Crop Production 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Crop Production subsector grow crops mainly for food and fiber. The subsector comprises establishments, such as farms, orchards, groves, greenhouses, and nurseries, primarily engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, or trees and their seeds. The industries in this subsector are grouped by similarity of production activity, including biological and physiological characteristics and economic requirements, the length of growing season, degree of crop rotation, extent of input specialization, labor requirements, and capital demands. The production process is typically completed when the raw product or commodity grown reaches the "farm gate" for market, that is, at the point of first sale or price determination. Establishments are classified in the Crop Production subsector when crop production (i.e., value of crops for market) accounts for one-half or more of the establishment's total agricultural production. Within the subsector, establishments are classified in a specific industry when a product or industry family of products (i.e., oilseed and grain farming, vegetable and melon farming, fruit and tree nut farming) account for one-half or more of the establishment's agricultural production. Establishments with one-half or more crop production with no one product or family of products of an industry accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production are treated as general combination crop farming and are classified in Industry 11199, All Other Crop Farming. Industries in the Crop Production subsector include establishments that own, operate, and manage and those that operate and manage. Those that manage only are classified in Subsector 115, Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry. Establishments that raise aquatic plants in controlled or selected aquatic environments are classified in Subsector 112, Animal Production and Aquaculture. |
| 1111 | Oilseed and Grain Farming 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing oilseed and/or grain crops and/or (2) producing oilseed and grain seeds. These crops have an annual life cycle and are typically grown in open fields. |
| 11112 | Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 111120. |
| 111120 | Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming 6-digit U.S. detail | Establishments in this sector are primarily dedicated to cultivating fibrous oilseed producing plants or harvesting oilseed seeds distinct from soybeans. Major crops grown within these operations include sunflower, safflower, flax, rape, canola, and sesame, which are valued for their high oil content and use in both food production and industrial applications. Typical business activities encompass planting specific varieties suited to local soil and climate conditions, providing intensive crop management through fertilization and pest control, and conducting timely harvest and seed or oil extraction processes. Many facilities may also operate storage yards to hold crops prior to sale or processing. These enterprises can range from small family-owned farms utilizing specialized equipment to large commercial agribusinesses managing hundreds of acres. Operators often function as independent proprietors or part of larger agricultural corporations focused on crop diversification strategies. The scope of operations varies significantly in size, yet all share the core objective of transforming raw plant materials into valuable commodities. Sustainability is increasingly relevant as these farms implement practices to maintain soil health while maximizing yield. The industry remains a critical component of the broader agricultural economy, contributing significantly to regional food security and oil markets through consistent production of high-quality seeds and pressed oils. |
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Classification References
- 01Growing soybeans--are classified in Industry 111110, Soybean Farming; and
- 02Growing oilseed(s) in combination with grain(s) with no one oilseed (or family of oilseeds) or grain(s) (or family of grains) accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (value of crops for market)--are classified in U.S. Industry 111191, Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming.
Index Items
Canola farming, field and seed production
Flaxseed farming, field and seed production
Mustard seed farming, field and seed production
Oilseed farming (except soybean), field and seed production
Rapeseed farming, field and seed production
Safflower farming, field and seed production
Sesame farming, field and seed production
Sunflower farming, field and seed production
How Item Can Help
Analyzes weather patterns and soil data to predict optimal harvesting times for crops like canola and sunflower, reducing crop loss and optimizing fuel costs.
Streamlines the coordination between multiple harvesters and local mills to ensure timely delivery of oilseeds to processing facilities while minimizing delays.
Manages inventory levels of stored oilseeds with high humidity control features to prevent spoilage and maintain quality before shipping to global markets.
