Agriculture is the largest industry in the country and the pulse of the economy can generally be gauged by how well the industry is functioning. It looks like it will be a better year for agriculture as the economy strengthens. U.S. fiscal year 2013 (October 2012-September 2013) agricultural exports are forecast at a record $139.5 billion, $3.7 billion above fiscal year 2012 exports and $2.1 billion above the fiscal year 2011 record.