This statistic shows the ten U.S. states in soybean production from 2019 to 2024. Illinois topped the list in 2024, with almost *** 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.

In 2024, an estimated 4.36 billion bushels of soybeans (or soya beans) were produced in the United States, a significant increase compared to the previous year. Soya beans in the U.S. Alongside the production volume of soybeans, the production value increased in the United States in 2020: the production value of soybeans stood at about 36.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2018 and increased to roughly 57.5 billion U.S. dollars three years later. The states that produced the highest volume of soybeans in 2022 were Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, respectively. Leading soybean producers worldwide Since the marketing year of 2012/2013, the United States and Brazil have been the leading producers of soybeans worldwide. Producing about 139 million metric tons of it, Brazil was clearly in the lead in 2021/2022. Other noteworthy countries in terms of soybean production included Argentina, China, and India.

This statistic shows the leading countries in soybean production worldwide from 2012/13 to 2024/25. From 2015/16 to 2018/2019, the United States was the leading global producer of soybeans with a production volume of ****** million metric tons in 2018/2019. As of 2019, Brazil overtook the United States as the leading soybean-producing country with a production volume of some *** million metric tons in 2023/24. Soybean production Soybeans are among the major agricultural crops sown in the United States, behind only corn. They belong to the oilseed crops category, and the majority of 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 cultivate soybeans in crop rotation with corn. More than ** percent of soybeans are grown in the upper Midwest. The United States reported Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota as their leading soybean producing states in 2022. Historical data demonstrates that large-scale soybean production did not commence until the 20th century in the United States. However, the latest statistics illustrate that the acreage of the dominant oilseed crop has expanded rapidly. The certain increase of soybean acreage was supported 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 accomplished commercial success as bioengineered crops. The first genetically modified (GM) soybeans were cultivated 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 product portfolio intended for human consumption include products such as soy milk, soy flour or tofu.

United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans: Yield Per Acre data was reported at 49.100 Bushel in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.000 Bushel for 2016. United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans: Yield Per Acre data is updated yearly, averaging 33.900 Bushel from Dec 1963 (Median) to 2017, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.000 Bushel in 2016 and a record low of 22.800 Bushel in 1964. United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans: Yield Per Acre data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Agricultural Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.B068: Agriculture Crop Production.

Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) is an economically important commodity for United States agriculture. Nonetheless, the profitability of soybean production has been negatively impacted by soybean diseases. The economic impacts of 23 common soybean diseases were estimated in 28 soybean-producing states in the U.S., from 1996 to 2016 (the entire data set consisted of 13,524 data points). Estimated losses were investigated using a variety of statistical approaches. The main effects of state, year, pre- and post-discovery of soybean rust, region, and zones based on yield, harvest area, and production, were significant on “total economic loss” as a function of diseases. Across states and years, the soybean cyst nematode, charcoal rot, and seedling diseases were the most economically damaging diseases while soybean rust, bacterial blight, and southern blight were the least economically damaging. A significantly greater mean loss (51%) was observed in states/years after the discovery of soybean rust (2004 to 2016) compared to the pre-discovery (1996 to 2003). From 1996 to 2016, the total estimated economic loss due to soybean diseases in the U.S. was $95.48 billion, with $80.89 billion and $14.59 billion accounting for the northern and southern U.S. losses, respectively. Over the entire time period, the average annual economic loss due to soybean diseases in the U.S. reached nearly $4.55 billion, with approximately 85% of the losses occurring in the northern U.S. Low yield/harvest/production zones had significantly lower mean economic losses due to diseases in comparison to high yield/harvest/production zones. This observation was further bolstered by the observed positive linear correlation of mean soybean yield loss (in each state, due to all diseases considered in this study, across 21 years) with the mean state wide soybean production (MT), mean soybean yield (kg ha-1), and mean soybean harvest area (ha). Results of this investigation provide useful insights into how research, policy, and educational efforts should be prioritized in soybean disease management

The US soybean farming industry is navigating significant changes in the current period, with soybean prices determining the initial rise and recent decline in industry performance. These prices have been influenced by several key factors, including the growing demand for biofuels and mixed consumer perceptions regarding soy products. The demand for soybean oil in biofuel production surged due to supportive policies like the Renewable Fuel Standard and rising crude oil prices, creating a lucrative market for soybean producers. However, subsequent drops in fertilizer and crude oil prices, paired with record-high soybean production, have sharply dropped soybean prices, bringing revenue and profit down with them as farmers struggle to balance costs with lower incomes. Industry has shrunk a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%, with a decrease of 8.7% in 2025, reaching an estimated $44.2 billion. US soybean exports are facing mounting challenges due to competitive pressures abroad and quickly evolving trade policy. Brazil’s increased production and improved export infrastructure have strengthened its position as a major supplier, particularly to China, which is reducing its reliance on US soybeans. This shift threatens US exports and compels American farmers to reassess their strategies, focusing on market diversification and emphasizing quality and sustainability to remain competitive. Rising geopolitical tensions and newly imposed tariffs, such as those affecting key markets like the EU, Canada and China, have further complicated trade, impacting US farmers' access and pricing power in these vital markets. Through the end of 2025, soybean prices are initially projected to decline due to increased production and growing global supplies. However, as climate change impacts crop yields through extreme weather and pest challenges and supplies become limited prices will be pushed upward alongside rising global demand. Subsidies will continue to play a vital role in supporting farmer incomes amids these fluctuations, providing some stability to an otherwise highly volatile industry. However, the industry faces significant uncertainty due to the ongoing USDA funding freeze is creating significant uncertainty, particularly where government support and subsidies are concerned. This freeze is affecting a wide range of agricultural programs including conservation efforts, market development, research and technical assistance. Over the next five years, the industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.3%, with revenues reaching $47.1 billion by the end of 2030.

United States Long Term Projections: Soybean Oil: Production data was reported at 31,785.000 lb mn in 2034. This records an increase from the previous number of 31,470.000 lb mn for 2033. United States Long Term Projections: Soybean Oil: Production data is updated yearly, averaging 30,180.000 lb mn from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2034, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31,785.000 lb mn in 2034 and a record low of 26,265.000 lb mn in 2022. United States Long Term Projections: Soybean Oil: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of Agriculture. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI010: Agricultural Projections: Soybeans and Products.

Soybean production in Brazil is concentrated in the so-called Central-South region. In crop year 2023/24, production of this oilseed was forecast to surpass *** million metric tons, out of which nearly ** percent would be produced in the Central-West and South regions. In 2023, the state of Mato Grosso alone represented over ** percent of the Brazilian soybean export value.

The Census of Agriculture, produced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides a complete count of America's farms, ranches and the people who grow our food. The census is conducted every five years, most recently in 2022, and provides an in-depth look at the agricultural industry. This layer was produced from data obtained from the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) Large Datasets download page. The data were transformed and prepared for publishing using the Pivot Table geoprocessing tool in ArcGIS Pro and joined to county boundaries. The county boundaries are 2022 vintage and come from Living Atlas ACS 2022 feature layers.Dataset SummaryPhenomenon Mapped: Soybean productionProjection: Web Mercator Auxiliary SphereGeographic Extent: 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto RicoSource: USDA National Agricultural Statistics ServiceUpdate Frequency: 5 yearsData Vintage: 2022Publication Date: April 2024AttributesNote that some values are suppressed as "Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations", "Not applicable", or "Less than half the rounding unit". These have been coded in the data as -999, -888, and -777 respectively. You should account for these values when symbolizing or doing any calculations.Commodities included in this layer:Soybeans - Acres HarvestedSoybeans - Operations with Area Harvested - Area Harvested: (1.0 to 24.9 Acres)Soybeans - Operations with Area Harvested - Area Harvested: (25.0 to 99.9 Acres)Soybeans - Operations with Area Harvested - Area Harvested: (100 to 249 Acres)Soybeans - Operations with Area Harvested - Area Harvested: (250 to 499 Acres)Soybeans - Operations with Area Harvested - Area Harvested: (500 to 999 Acres)Soybeans - Operations with Area Harvested - Area Harvested: (1,000 or More Acres)Soybeans - Operations with Area HarvestedSoybeans - Operations with SalesSoybeans - Production, Measured in BushelsSoybeans - Sales, Measured in US DollarsSoybeans, Irrigated - Acres HarvestedSoybeans, Irrigated - Operations with Area Harvested Geography NoteIn Alaska, one or more county-equivalent entities (borough, census area, city, municipality) are included in an agriculture census area.What can you do with this layer?This layer is designed for data visualization. Identify features by clicking on the map to reveal the pre-configured pop-up. You may change the field(s) being symbolized. When symbolizing other fields, you will need to update the popup accordingly. Simple summary statistics are supported by this data.Questions?Please leave a comment below if you have a question about this layer, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The Uniform Soybean Tests, Southern States, in place since 1943, evaluate yield, disease resistance, and quality traits of public breeding lines from the southern states of the USA. The annual reports which compile the test results (PDF format) are available, and new reports are added annually. The Uniform Soybean Testing Program has been directed toward the testing of elite breeding lines that ultimately leads to the release of varieties. Breeding lines are developed and evaluated in several participating federal and state research programs. As breeding lines demonstrate specific qualities in the individual programs, they are advanced to the preliminary and uniform regional tests conducted in cooperation with research workers in the southern states. This testing program enables breeders to evaluate new strains under a wide variety of conditions, and permits new strains to be put into production in a minimum amount of time. A wide range of soil and climatic conditions exists in the regions. As an aid in recognizing regional adaptation, the region has been subdivided into five rather broad areas which still represent a wide range of soil types. These are: (1) the East Coast, consisting of the Coastal Plain and Tidewater areas of the eastern shore of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and the upper half of South Carolina; (2) the Southeast, consisting primarily of the Coastal Plain soils of the Gulf Coast area, but also including similar soil from South Carolina, southward; (3) the Upper and Central South, including the Piedmont and loessial hill soils east of the Mississippi River; (4) the Delta area, composed of the alluvial soils along the Mississippi River from southern Missouri, southward; and (5) the West, comprising Arkansas and Louisiana (outside the Delta), Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. In the West, the potential soybean-growing areas would include alluvial soils, and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Germplasm exchange among breeding programs is the foundation of breeding progress. The purpose of the Uniform Soybean Test is to facilitate the free exchange of germplasm in an effort to maximize genetic diversity and provide well-adapted, stable breeding lines and varieties in the pursuit of breeding progress. Participants are encouraged to exchange germplasm within the legal guidelines pertaining to transgenic strains. Resources in this dataset:Resource Title: Website Pointer to Uniform Soybean Tests, Southern States. File Name: Web Page, url: https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/stoneville-ms/crop-genetics-research/docs/uniform-soybean-tests/ The Uniform Soybean Tests, Southern States, since 1943, evaluate yield, disease resistance and quality traits of public breeding lines from the southern states of the USA. The annual reports which compile the test results are available.

USA Crop Frequency is a thematic imagery service which serves the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Frequency Data Layers. The service displays how many years corn, cotton, soybeans, or wheat were grown on a pixel since 2008. First, connect to the USA Crop Frequency service, then choose the processing template for the commodity you would like to view/analyze, whether corn, soybeans, wheat, or cotton.The default view of the USA Crop Frequency service shows how many years since 2008 that a pixel grows any of these four commodity crops. (Note: If two ore more commodity crops are both grown on the same pixel during a year, this counts as only one year in which any of the commodity crops was grown.)Variable mapped: Number of years corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat were grown from 2008 to 2018.Data Projection: AlbersMosaic Projection: AlbersExtent: Conterminous USACell Size: 30mSource Type: ThematicVisible Scale: All scalesSource: USDA NASSPublication Date: 2019This service and the data making up the service are all in Albers Projection. Albers is an equal area projection, and this allows users of this service to accurately calculate acreage without additional data preparation steps. This also means it takes a tiny bit longer to project on the fly into web mercator, if that is the destination projection of the service.Use processing templates to display frequency of corn, soybeans, wheat, or cottonCorn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton are the chief produce crops by value in the United States, excepting alfalfa and hay. To see how many years just corn, soybeans, wheat, or cotton are grown, choose the processing template that is appropriate for that commodity. Two templates exist for each commodity, one built by USDA with the default USDA color scheme, and one built by Esri.In ArcGIS Online, choose a processing template by clicking ... under crop frequency in the Table of Contents, then choose Image Display.Next, choose a renderer in the dialogue to see just corn, soybeans, wheat, or cotton in either an Esri or USDA color scheme.Value in Billions of US Dollars, 2014:Corn $52.4Soybeans $40.3Wheat $11.9Cotton $5.1Corn (Zea mays) is the most widely produced feed grain in the United States. The largest share of the corn produced in the USA (33%) is used to feed livestock, followed by 27% used to make ethanol for fuel. 11% of it is used to create food for humans, including high fructose corn syrup, sweeteners, starch, beverage alcohol, and cereals.Soybeans (Glycine max) are a widely grown crop in the United States. The beans are edible and have many uses. The beans are 38-45% protein and constitute the most important protein source for feed farm animals in the United States. They are also widely used to extract soybean oil, and in processed foods.Wheat (Triticum spp.) is a grass grown for seed and is used to make pasta (durum wheat), bread, baked goods, and other foods. For this service, "wheat" is a combination of durum, spring, and winter wheat, spelt, and triticale. These subclasses of wheat are identified by pixel in the USA Cropland thematic imagery service for years 2008-2019.Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is a flowering plant grown for its balls of soft, fluffy fibers that grow in a boll. Almost all of the boll is used as fiber in textiles, but the seeds may also be used to make oils, and the seed hulls used to feed livestock.

Soybeans are a popular source of protein among Americans who abstain from consuming animal products. The production value of soybeans in the United States amounted to **** billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Soy Consumption in the United States Soy products find their way into American diets on a daily basis. Soybean oil is a popular ingredient in margarine as well as other processed foods. In 2021, consumption of soybean oil in the United States reached **** million metric tons, the highest volume it has been in the last two decades. Soy Milk Soy milk is a very common plant-based milk alternative which is expected to become even more popular in the coming years, perhaps due to the increasing popularity of plant-based diets among Americans. The share of Americans who eat soy foods or drink soy beverages increased between 2011 and 2019. Soy beverage sales in the United States is expected to increase over the next few years.

United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans data was reported at 4,391,553.000 Bushel th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,296,086.000 Bushel th for 2016. United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans data is updated yearly, averaging 2,098,531.000 Bushel th from Dec 1963 (Median) to 2017, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,391,553.000 Bushel th in 2017 and a record low of 699,882.000 Bushel th in 1964. United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Agricultural Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.B068: Agriculture Crop Production.

United States Long Term Projections: Soybean Meal: Production data was reported at 63,100.000 Short Ton th in 2034. This records an increase from the previous number of 62,600.000 Short Ton th for 2033. United States Long Term Projections: Soybean Meal: Production data is updated yearly, averaging 60,250.000 Short Ton th from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2034, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63,100.000 Short Ton th in 2034 and a record low of 52,564.000 Short Ton th in 2022. United States Long Term Projections: Soybean Meal: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of Agriculture. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI010: Agricultural Projections: Soybeans and Products.

The Uniform Soybean Tests, Northern Region, in place since 1941, evaluate yield, disease resistance, and quality traits of public breeding lines from northern states of the USA and Canadian provinces. The annual reports which compile the test results (PDF format) are available, and new reports are added annually. The Uniform Soybean Tests are conducted and managed as a component of a CRIS project on Enhancing Resistance to Root Rot Pathogens of Soybeans in the USDA-ARS Crop Production and Pest Control Unit at West Lafayette, Indiana. The purpose of the Uniform Soybean Tests is to critically evaluate the best of the experimental soybean lines developed by federal and state research personnel in the U.S. and Canada, for their potential release as new varieties. Locations include Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec, Tennessee. Germplasm exchange among breeding programs is the foundation of breeding progress. The purpose of the Uniform Soybean Test is to facilitate the free exchange of germplasm in an effort to maximize genetic diversity and provide well-adapted, stable breeding lines and varieties in the pursuit of breeding progress. Participants are encouraged to exchange germplasm within the legal guidelines pertaining to transgenic strains. Resources in this dataset:Resource Title: Website Pointer to Uniform Soybean Tests, Northern Region. File Name: Web Page, url: https://www.ars.usda.gov/midwest-area/west-lafayette-in/crop-production-and-pest-control-research/docs/uniform-soybean-tests-northern-region/ The Uniform Soybean Tests, Northern Region, since 1941, evaluate yield, disease resistance and quality traits of public breeding lines from northern states of the USA and Canadian provinces. The annual reports which compile the test results are available, and new reports are added annually.

United States Production of Soybean grew 16.4% in 2020, compared to a year earlier.

Here is a description of the Trase database on soybeans in Brazil. It is available at: https://www.trase.earth/

This collaborative database seeks to link the main information on soybean value chains in Brazil:

Here are descriptions of the variables you provided:

1. YEAR: The year in which the data is recorded.
2. COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: The country where soy production took place.
3. BIOME: The specific biome in which soy production occurred.
4. STATE: The particular state within the country where soy production occurred.
5. MUNICIPALITY OF PRODUCTION: The municipality or city where soy production took place.
6. LOGISTICS HUB: The transportation or processing hub where products are handled and distributed.
7. PORT OF EXPORT: The export port from which soy products are shipped to international destinations.
8. EXPORTER: The company or entity responsible for exporting soy products.
9. EXPORTER GROUP: The group to which the exporter belongs.
10. IMPORTER: The company or entity that imports soy products.
11. IMPORTER GROUP: The group to which the importer belongs.
12. COUNTRY OF FIRST IMPORT: The country that first imports soy products.
13. ECONOMIC BLOC: The economic bloc to which the involved countries belong, such as the European Union or Mercosur.
14. TYPE: The type or category of information contained in the record.
15. Soy deforestation exposure: Exposure to deforestation associated with soy production.
16. FOB_USD: The value in US dollars of the Free on Board (FOB) product, indicating the price of the product at the export port.
17. CO2_GROSS_EMISSIONS_SOY_DEFORESTATION_5_YEAR_TOTAL_EXPOSURE: Gross CO2 emissions associated with deforestation caused by soy production over a five-year period.
18. SOY_EQUIVALENT_TONNES: The quantity of soy in metric tonnes used as a unit of measurement.
19. LAND_USE_HA: The amount of land used in hectares for soy production.
20. CO2_NET_EMISSIONS_SOY_DEFORESTATION_5_YEAR_TOTAL_EXPOSURE: Net CO2 emissions associated with deforestation caused by soy production over a five-year period.
21. Soy deforestation risk: The risk of deforestation associated with soy production.
22. ZERO_DEFORESTATION_BRAZIL_SOY: Indicates whether soy was produced without causing deforestation in Brazil.
23. TRASE_GEOCODE: The geographical location code associated with the record.

These variables form part of a Trase dataset tracking soy production, export, and environmental impacts within the context of the soy industry in Brazil and other countries. They are crucial for understanding and monitoring trends and impacts associated with this economic activity.

United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested data was reported at 88,862.000 Acre th in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 89,522.000 Acre th for 2017. United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested data is updated yearly, averaging 63,376.000 Acre th from Dec 1963 (Median) to 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89,522.000 Acre th in 2017 and a record low of 28,628.000 Acre th in 1963. United States Crop Production: Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Agricultural Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.B068: Agriculture Crop Production.

Dataset Abstract:

Field-level monitoring of crop types in the United States via the Cropland Data Layer (CDL) has played an important role in improving production forecasts and enabling large-scale study of agricultural inputs and outcomes. Although CDL offers crop type maps across the conterminous US from 2008 onward, such maps are missing in many Midwestern states or are uneven in quality before 2008. To fill these data gaps, we used the now-public Landsat archive and cloud computing services to map corn and soybean at 30m resolution across the US Midwest from 1999-2018. Our training data were CDL from 2008-2018, and we validated the predictions on CDL 1999-2007 where available, county-level crop acreage statistics, and state-level crop rotation statistics. The corn-soybean maps, which we call the Corn-Soy Data Layer (CSDL), are publicly hosted on Google Earth Engine and also available for download on Zenodo.

Summary of Methods:

Using Google Earth Engine, we trained a random forest classifier to classify each pixel of the study area into corn, soybean, and an aggregated "other crops" class. CDL 2008-2018 data were used as labels. The features input to the model were harmonic regression coefficients fit to the NIR, SWIR1, SWIR2, and GCVI bands/indices of time series from Landsat 5, 7, and 8 Surface Reflectance observations. Cloudy pixels were masked out using the pixel_qa band provided with Landsat Surface Reflectance products.

Map Legend:

• 0 = outside study area
• 1 = corn
• 5 = soy
• 9 = other crop
• 255 = non-crop (masked by NLCD)

Values were chosen to be consistent with CDL values when possible.

Usage Notes:

We recommend that users consider metrics such as (1) user's and producer's accuracy with CDL and (2) R² with NASS statistics across space and time to determine in which states/counties and years CSDL is of high quality. This can be done with the CSV file of user's and producer's accuracies included in this Zenodo, and annual county-level statistics and example code we have included in our repo at https://github.com/LobellLab/csdl.

Grain Stocks Soy in the United States decreased to 1.02 Billion Bushels in the second quarter of 2025 from 1.91 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Soy- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.