Soybeans Production by State
The US produces 51.1B bu of soybeans across 20 states and 109.1M acres. Illinois leads with 15.7% of production.
51.1B bu
Total Production
109.1M acres
Total Acreage
20
Producing States
Top Soybeans Producing States
| # | State | Production | Acreage | % of US Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 8.0B bu | 10.3M acres | 15.7% |
| 2 | Iowa | 7.0B bu | 9.9M acres | 13.7% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 4.2B bu | 7.3M acres | 8.3% |
| 4 | Indiana | 4.2B bu | 5.5M acres | 8.2% |
| 5 | Ohio | 3.4B bu | 4.7M acres | 6.7% |
| 6 | Missouri | 3.3B bu | 5.5M acres | 6.4% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 3.3B bu | 5.2M acres | 6.4% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 2.7B bu | 5.0M acres | 5.2% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 2.6B bu | 6.2M acres | 5.1% |
| 10 | Arkansas | 2.0B bu | 3.0M acres | 4.0% |
| 11 | Mississippi | 1.6B bu | 2.1M acres | 3.1% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 1.3B bu | 2.1M acres | 2.5% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 1.3B bu | 1.8M acres | 2.5% |
| 14 | Kansas | 1.3B bu | 4.4M acres | 2.5% |
| 15 | Michigan | 1.2B bu | 2.0M acres | 2.3% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 1.0B bu | 1.6M acres | 2.0% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 792.1M bu | 1.6M acres | 1.5% |
| 18 | Illinois | 648.9M bu | 10.3M acres | 1.3% |
| 19 | Illinois | 628.3M bu | 10.3M acres | 1.2% |
| 20 | Illinois | 628.3M bu | 10.3M acres | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois is the top soybeans producer, accounting for 15.7% of US production with 8.0B bu.
The US produces 51.1B bu of soybeans across 109.1M acres in 20 states.
Sources: USDA NASS
Production data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service surveys.