Michigan, Crop Production & Agriculture
Michigan produces 2 major field crops across 2.0M acres. The top crop is Soybeans with 1.2B bu.
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Major Crops
2.0M acres
Total Acreage
Soybeans
Top Crop
What the Michigan Data Shows
Michigan produces 1.2B bu across 2 major field crops, a top-tier output in the U.S. row-crop economy.
Michigan ranks #23 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, contributing about 0.8% of combined output — real output, but smaller in scale than the Corn Belt and Great Plains anchors.
Soybeans alone accounts for roughly 99% of the state's tracked field-crop production by volume (1.2B bu) — effectively a single-crop economy by USDA's measurement.
Field crops account for 2.0M acres in Michigan — a moderate footprint coexisting with livestock, specialty crops, or non-agricultural land.
Beyond the lead crop, Michigan also grows Oats; the second-largest, Oats, adds 8.8M bu — 1% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Michigan
Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan grows 2 major field crops: Soybeans, Oats.
Soybeans is Michigan's top crop with 1.2B bu produced across 2.0M acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.