5 States That Produce the Most Corn

In this article, we will list 5 states that produce the most corn in the US. If you want to read our detailed analysis, go directly to the 15 states that produce the most corn.

5 – Indiana

Area harvested in 2022 – 11,820,000 acres

Production in 2022 – 974,700,000 bushels

Yield per acre in 2022 – 195 bushels

Contribution in 2022 – 7.10%

While Indiana is the 5th largest corn-producing state in the United States, its corn production decreased by 5% in 2022 compared to 2021. Corn produced in Indiana is used for producing biofuel and fiber materials such as plastic and carpet. A substantial part of corn produced in Indiana is also exported to other countries. Together, corn and soya beans make up 60% of Indiana’s agriculture. It is interesting that while Indiana has one of the highest yields per acre of corn, the planting window typically lasts for twenty days, from April 20 to May 10.