Illinois Counties Lead the Nation for Corn and Soybean Production in
2022
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[March 22, 2023]
The USDA National Agriculture Statistic
Service (NASS) released county estimates for 2022 corn and soybean
production, with Illinois counties holding the top spot for
production in both crops. Illinois’ hold as the number one producer
of soybeans in the United States remains solid, with the top eleven
counties for soybean yield in 2022 located in the Land of Lincoln.
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County took the top spot in soybean yield with 74.2 bushels per
acre. Coming in at number two through eleven are Macon,
Sangamon, Scott, Logan, Tazewell, Stark, Morgan, Christian,
Champaign, and Woodford counties.
Illinois had the top five counties in the country for total corn
production. McLean County led the nation in corn production with
nearly 71 million bushels of corn produced. Rounding out the top
five producing counties are Iroquois, Livingston, LaSalle, and
Champaign counties, coming in at two through five respectively.
Illinois as a whole remains the second largest producer of corn
in the country, only behind Iowa.
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“For centuries, Illinois has solidified its status as an
agricultural state—and 2022 was no different,” said Governor JB
Pritzker. “Thanks to the hard work of our farmers, Illinois
counties produced more corn and soybeans than anywhere else in
the nation — exporting millions of bushels around the globe and
generating billions in revenue. When we say Illinois farmers do
it best, this is what we mean.”
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“Our Illinois farmers have once again proved why
agriculture is the number one industry in the state of Illinois,”
said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
“Our agricultural reach goes far beyond our state. In 2022, Illinois
exports of corn and soybeans to the world totaled over $3.5
billion.”
The Illinois Department of Agriculture encourages all agricultural
producers to complete the 2023 U.S. Census of Agriculture, which
provides vital statistical information on the ag industry.
[Illinois Office of Communication and
Information]
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