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The U.S. Heartland is vast – stretching for hundreds of miles in every direction. There are cities, towns, waterways, forests, mountains and other terrain that makes this country beautifully unique. There are also millions upon millions of acres of farmland.
Did you ever stop and wonder which states have the most row crop acres? Some educated guesses – like knowing the top corn, soybean or wheat production states – are easier than others. But here’s a look at the top 10 production states for multiple categories, starting with “principal crops area planted.”
USDA includes multiple row crops in this category, including “corn, sorghum, oats, barley, rye, winter wheat, Durum wheat, other spring wheat, rice, soybeans, peanuts, sunflower, cotton, dry edible beans, chickpeas, potatoes, sugarbeets, canola and proso millet.” While not every single possible row crop is included, it’s considered an acreage “catch all” for statistical purposes.
Considering those parameters, here are the top 10 states with the highest principal crop area planted in 2022:
Iowa (24.410 million acres)
Kansas (23.979 million acres)
North Dakota (23.724 million acres)
Illinois (22.940 million acres)
Texas (22.261 million acres)
Nebraska (19.697 million acres)
Minnesota (19.351 million acres)
South Dakota (17.080 million acres)
Missouri (14.319 million acres)
Indiana (11.850 million acres)
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Curious about which states top the list when it comes to corn, soybean, wheat or cotton acres this year? Here’s what USDA anticipates for 2022.
Corn
Iowa (12.6 million acres)
Illinois (10.7 million acres)
Nebraska (9.7 million acres)
Minnesota (7.8 million acres)
South Dakota (6.2 million acres)
Soybeans
Illinois (11.0 million acres)
Iowa (10.4 million acres)
Minnesota (8.0 million acres)
North Dakota (7.0 million acres)
Missouri (6.1 million acres)
Wheat
Kansas (7.4 million acres)
North Dakota (6.3 million acres)
Montana (5.9 million acres)
Texas (5.5 million acres)
Oklahoma (4.4 million acres)
Cotton
Texas (6.8 million acres)
Georgia (1.2 million acres)
Oklahoma (530,000 acres)
Arkansas (520,000 acres)
Mississippi (500,000 acres)
If you want to know more about your state’s farming footprint, read the entire 2022 USDA Prospective Plantings report.
As a seasoned agricultural expert with extensive knowledge in the field, I can confidently delve into the information presented in the article and provide valuable insights.
The article highlights the vast and diverse landscape of the U.S. Heartland, showcasing its cities, towns, waterways, forests, mountains, and, notably, its extensive farmland. The focus of the discussion revolves around the states with the highest principal crop area planted in 2022, covering a range of row crops as defined by the USDA.
The term "principal crops area planted" includes a comprehensive list of row crops, such as corn, sorghum, oats, barley, rye, winter wheat, Durum wheat, other spring wheat, rice, soybeans, peanuts, sunflower, cotton, dry edible beans, chickpeas, potatoes, sugarbeets, canola, and proso millet. While not exhaustive, this categorization serves as an acreage "catch-all" for statistical purposes.
Here are the top 10 states with the highest principal crop area planted in 2022:
- Iowa (24.410 million acres)
- Kansas (23.979 million acres)
- North Dakota (23.724 million acres)
- Illinois (22.940 million acres)
- Texas (22.261 million acres)
- Nebraska (19.697 million acres)
- Minnesota (19.351 million acres)
- South Dakota (17.080 million acres)
- Missouri (14.319 million acres)
- Indiana (11.850 million acres)
Moving on, the article delves into specific crop categories and provides insights into the top states for corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton acres in 2022, based on USDA forecasts.
Corn:
- Iowa (12.6 million acres)
- Illinois (10.7 million acres)
- Nebraska (9.7 million acres)
- Minnesota (7.8 million acres)
- South Dakota (6.2 million acres)
Soybeans:
- Illinois (11.0 million acres)
- Iowa (10.4 million acres)
- Minnesota (8.0 million acres)
- North Dakota (7.0 million acres)
- Missouri (6.1 million acres)
Wheat:
- Kansas (7.4 million acres)
- North Dakota (6.3 million acres)
- Montana (5.9 million acres)
- Texas (5.5 million acres)
- Oklahoma (4.4 million acres)
Cotton:
- Texas (6.8 million acres)
- Georgia (1.2 million acres)
- Oklahoma (530,000 acres)
- Arkansas (520,000 acres)
- Mississippi (500,000 acres)
For those interested in exploring more details about their state's farming footprint, the article suggests referring to the entire 2022 USDA Prospective Plantings report. This report serves as a comprehensive resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the agricultural landscape and production trends across the United States.
