North Carolina, Crop Production & Agriculture
North Carolina produces 2 major field crops across 2.0M acres. The top crop is Soybeans with 792.1M bu.
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Major Crops
2.0M acres
Total Acreage
Soybeans
Top Crop
What the North Carolina Data Shows
North Carolina produces 1.1B bu across 2 major field crops, a top-tier output in the U.S. row-crop economy.
North Carolina ranks #24 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 accounts for roughly 74% of North Carolina's tracked field-crop production (792.1M bu); the state's farm economy is dominated by soybeans, with secondary crops adding real diversification.
Field crops account for 2.0M acres in North Carolina — a moderate footprint coexisting with livestock, specialty crops, or non-agricultural land.
Beyond the lead crop, North Carolina also grows Cotton; the second-largest, Cotton, adds 279.9M bu — 26% of the state's tracked output.
Crop Production in North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina grows 2 major field crops: Soybeans, Cotton.
Soybeans is North Carolina's top crop with 792.1M bu produced across 1.6M acres.
Data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Production in bushels, bales, or tons depending on crop.
Source: USDA NASS Quick Stats, 2026.