Kentucky, Crop Production & Agriculture
Kentucky produces 2 major field crops across 3.9M acres. The top crop is Soybeans with 1.3B bu.
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Major Crops
3.9M acres
Total Acreage
Soybeans
Top Crop
What the Kentucky Data Shows
Kentucky produces 2.1B bu across 2 major field crops, a top-tier output in the U.S. row-crop economy.
Kentucky ranks #16 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, contributing about 1.5% of combined output — real output, but smaller in scale than the Corn Belt and Great Plains anchors.
Soybeans accounts for roughly 62% of Kentucky's tracked field-crop production (1.3B bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by soybeans, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops account for 3.9M acres in Kentucky — a moderate footprint coexisting with livestock, specialty crops, or non-agricultural land.
Beyond the lead crop, Kentucky also grows Hay; the second-largest, Hay, adds 800.9M bu — 38% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Kentucky
Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky grows 2 major field crops: Soybeans, Hay.
Soybeans is Kentucky's top crop with 1.3B bu produced across 1.8M acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.