5 Most Productive Agricultural Regions in the US

4. Great Plains (including Nebraska and Kansas)

Cumulative Agricultural Output: 82.11 million tons 

The Great Plains, encompassing states like Nebraska and Kansas, has consistently ranked among the most productive agricultural regions in the US. Corn is a major crop in Nebraska, and the 2023 harvest is expected to yield between 1.66 and 1.69 billion bushels, representing an increase from the previous year’s yield of 1.4 billion bushels. This production occurs on approximately 9.16 to 9.59 million acres, a significant portion of the state’s farmland. The rise in yield per acre indicates both an expansion of cultivated land and improved production efficiency.

Soybeans hold another crucial position in Nebraska’s agriculture, with the 2023 forecast projecting a production range of 265 to 316 million bushels, cultivated on roughly 5.20 to 5.45 million acres, as reported by the University of Nebraska.

Winter wheat and sorghum also play key roles, both witnessing substantial increases in production in 2023. Sorghum, in particular, has experienced significant growth in both yield and harvested acreage, underscoring its growing importance in regional agricultural planning.