This statistic shows the ten U.S. states in soybean production from 2019 to 2023. Illinois topped the list in 2023, with almost 649 million bushels produced that year.
Soybean industry
Soybeans are among the major agricultural crops planted in the United States, behind only corn. They belong to the oilseed crops category and most U.S. soybeans are planted in May and early June and are harvested in late September and October. Production practices show that U.S. farmers commonly grow soybeans in crop rotation with corn. More than 80 percent of soybeans are cultivated in the upper Midwest. The Unites States counted Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota as their leading soybean producing states as of 2022.
Historical data shows that large-scale soybean production did not begin until the 20th century in the United States. However, recent statistics illustrate that the acreage of the dominant oilseed crop has expanded rapidly. The expansion of soybean acreage was favored by several factors including low production costs and a greater number of 50-50 corn-soybean rotations. Furthermore, soybeans were one of the first crop types that achieved commercial success as bioengineered crops. The first genetically modified (GM) soybeans were planted in the United States in 1996. They possess a gene that confers herbicide resistance.
The usage of soybeans ranges from the animal food industry over human consumption to non-food products. The highest percentage of soybeans goes to the animal feed industry. The products intended for human consumption include products such as soy milk, soy flour or tofu.
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India ranks fourth in area with 12.12 million hectares (29.94 million acres) accounting for 8.86% of the world area and fifth in production with 11.23 million tonnes in 2020-21. was 3.19 lakh tonnes for 2022-23 as against 2.67 lakh tonnes in 2021-22.
What are the top 10 soybean producing states? ›
Top 10 U.S. states for soybean production
| State | Rank (acres) | Yield — bushels/acre |
|---|
| Illinois | 1 | 65.0 |
| Iowa | 2 | 57.0 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 50.5 |
| Indiana | 4 | 58.5 |
6 more rowsIndia ranks fourth in area with 12.12 million hectares (29.94 million acres) accounting for 8.86% of the world area and fifth in production with 11.23 million tonnes in 2020-21. was 3.19 lakh tonnes for 2022-23 as against 2.67 lakh tonnes in 2021-22.
Which 10 countries produce the most soybeans? ›
List of Top 10 Largest Soybean-Producing Countries in the World. The Top 10 Largest Soybean-Producing Countries in the world are Brazil, the USA, Argentina, China, India, Canada, Russia, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Ukraine. These 10 countries accounted for over 80% of the world's soybean production in 2024.
Where do soybeans rank in US agricultural output? ›
The United States is the world's leading soybean producer and the second-leading exporter. Soybeans comprise over 90 percent of U.S. oilseed production, and other oilseeds, including peanuts, sunflowerseed, canola, and flax, make up the remaining production.
Who is the largest US soybean producer? ›
US Soybean Production by State: Top 11 Rankings [in 2024]
In 2022 Illinois produced 677.2 million bushels of soybeans, slightly greater than 2021's total of 672.6 million. Illinois is the number one state producer of soybeans in the United States.
What county is #1 in soybean production? ›
McLean County, Illinois is the top soybean producing county in the United States.
What is the soybean focus report for 2023? ›
Soybean production in 2023 totaled 4.16 billion bushels, down 2 percent from 2022. The average yield per acre was estimated at 50.6 bushels, up 1.0 bushel from 2022. Harvested area, at 82.4 million acres, was down 4 percent from last year.
What will soybean prices be in 2023? ›
Similarly, soybeans, which still had high futures prices at harvest, fell from a season average price of $14.30 in 2022/23 to a projected season average of $12.65 in 2023/24 and are projected to decline further to a season average of $11.20 in 2024/25.
What country buys the most soybeans from the US? ›
U.S. Soybeans Exports in 2023
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|
| China | $15.16 Billion |
| European Union | $3.61 Billion |
| Mexico | $2.78 Billion |
| Japan | $1.36 Billion |
6 more rowsBrazil. Brazil comes out on top of the list and is the largest soybean-producing country in the world.
How much soybeans does the US produce? ›
Average yield in the U.S. was 51.4 bushels per acre. U.S. soybean production was 4.44 billion bushels. MARKETING YEAR 2020/2021 ▪ Total value of the U.S. soybean crop was $45.7 billion. The U.S. exported 2.26 billion bushels of soybeans, or 51% of total production.
What are the top 5 states for beans production? ›
Production. Dry beans are grown in more than 30 states in the U.S. with commercial-scale production in 18 states. North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Idaho are the top five producing states. Dry beans were planted on 1.39 million acres 2021.
Who is the world leader in soybean production? ›
As of 2019, Brazil overtook the United States as the leading soybean producing country with a production volume of some 162 million metric tons in 2022/23.
What is Illinois known for producing? ›
Illinois is a leading producer of soybeans, corn and swine. The state's climate and varied soil types enable farmers to grow and raise many other agricultural commodities, including cattle, wheat, oats, sorghum, hay, sheep, poultry, fruits and vegetables.
Who is the largest consumer of soybeans? ›
Many nations worldwide depend on U.S. Soy and make up the soy checkoff's global markets. The top 10 export markets for U.S. soybeans in order of volume received in marketing year 2021/22 include China, Mexico, the European Union, Egypt, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Vietnam.
What is the highest soybean yield per acre? ›
World record. The highest soybean yield in the history of agriculture: 206.7997 bushels per acre.
What is the biggest use of soybeans in the US? ›
Just over 70 percent of the soybeans grown in the United States are used for animal feed, with poultry being the number one livestock sector consuming soybeans, followed by hogs, dairy, beef and aquaculture.
