Iowa, Crop Production & Agriculture
Iowa produces 3 major field crops across 10.3M acres. The top crop is Corn with 11.6B bu.
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3
Major Crops
10.3M acres
Total Acreage
Corn
Top Crop
What the Iowa Data Shows
Iowa reports 18.7B bu of total field-crop production across 3 major crops, ranking it among the largest crop-producing states USDA NASS tracks.
Iowa ranks #1 of 35 states in this dataset for total field-crop production, accounting for roughly 13.1% of the combined output of the states tracked here.
Corn accounts for roughly 62% of Iowa's tracked field-crop production (11.6B bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by corn, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops cover 10.3M acres in Iowa, a meaningful share of the state's working land that anchors rural employment and grain handling.
Beyond the lead crop, Iowa also grows Soybeans and Oats; the second-largest, Soybeans, adds 7.0B bu — 37% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Iowa
Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa grows 3 major field crops: Corn, Soybeans, Oats.
Corn is Iowa's top crop with 11.6B bu produced across 380K acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.