Nebraska, Crop Production & Agriculture
Nebraska produces 5 major field crops across 7.8M acres. The top crop is Corn with 8.1B bu.
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5
Major Crops
7.8M acres
Total Acreage
Corn
Top Crop
What the Nebraska Data Shows
Nebraska reports 12.4B bu of total field-crop production across 5 major crops, ranking it among the largest crop-producing states USDA NASS tracks.
Nebraska ranks #3 of 35 tracked states for total field-crop production, contributing about 8.7% of combined output — a top-five position in the U.S. row-crop economy.
Corn accounts for roughly 65% of Nebraska's tracked field-crop production (8.1B bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by corn, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops cover 7.8M acres in Nebraska, a meaningful share of the state's working land that anchors rural employment and grain handling.
Beyond the lead crop, Nebraska also grows Soybeans, Hay, and Sorghum; the second-largest, Soybeans, adds 3.3B bu — 26% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in Nebraska
Frequently Asked Questions
Nebraska grows 5 major field crops: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Sorghum, Sunflower.
Corn is Nebraska's top crop with 8.1B bu produced across 280K acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.