Top Crops in South Dakota
South Dakota grows 6 major field crops across 9.3M acres. Top crops by production value: Corn, Soybeans, Hay. Corn leads with 3.7B bu.
Crop Production
| # | Crop | Production | Acreage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corn | 3.7B bu | 520K acres |
| 2 | Soybeans | 2.7B bu | 5.0M acres |
| 3 | Hay | 925.2M bu | 3.2M acres |
| 4 | Sunflower | 817.2M bu | 435K acres |
| 5 | Sorghum | 122.2M bu | 30K acres |
| 6 | Oats | 19.0M bu | 77K acres |
Data sourced from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Last updated 2026-04-11.