Illinois, Crop Production & Agriculture
Illinois produces 4 major field crops across 11.2M acres. The top crop is Corn with 10.2B bu.
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Major Crops
11.2M acres
Total Acreage
Corn
Top Crop
What the Illinois Data Shows
Illinois reports 18.6B bu of total field-crop production across 4 major crops, ranking it among the largest crop-producing states USDA NASS tracks.
Illinois ranks #2 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, contributing about 13.1% of combined output — a top-five position in the U.S. row-crop economy.
Corn accounts for roughly 54% of Illinois's tracked field-crop production (10.2B bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by corn, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops cover 11.2M acres in Illinois, a meaningful share of the state's working land that anchors rural employment and grain handling.
Beyond the lead crop, Illinois also grows Soybeans, Wheat, and Oats; the second-largest, Soybeans, adds 8.0B bu — 43% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois grows 4 major field crops: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Oats.
Corn is Illinois's top crop with 10.2B bu produced across 90K acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.