Louisiana Corn Yield & Precision Agriculture Data 2026
Louisiana Corn yield is forecast at 171.0 bu/acre for 2026 (USDA Oct forecast) — 10.2 bu/ac below the US average of 181.2 bu/ac. State-level estimates, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn yield trend
Louisiana vs the US average, 2020–2026 (7 years of USDA NASS data)
| Year | Louisiana (bu/ac) | US average (bu/ac) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 181 | 171.4 |
| 2021 | 183 | 176.7 |
| 2022 | 170 | 173.4 |
| 2023 | 175 | 177.3 |
| 2024 | 185 | 179.3 |
| 2025 | 193 | 186.5 |
| 2026 | 171 | 181.2 |
How Louisiana compares
Top Corn-producing states, 2026 yield
| State | Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 229 | +26.4% |
| Iowa | 219 | +20.9% |
| Illinois | 208 | +14.8% |
| Indiana | 200 | +10.4% |
| Ohio | 200 | +10.4% |
| Mississippi | 196 | +8.2% |
| Minnesota | 195 | +7.6% |
| Idaho | 194 | +7.1% |
What this data means for Louisiana Corn farmers
Louisiana corn yield is forecast at 171 bu/acre for 2026 in USDA's October forecast, down 22 bu/acre from the 2025 result of 193 bu/acre. It sits 10.2 bu/acre below the US average of 181.2 bu/acre. Over the last seven seasons the state has ranged from 170 bu/acre in 2022 to 193 bu/acre in 2025. Because 171 bu/acre is a forecast, USDA can still revise it.
A drop this size points to heat, moisture or disease pressure that precision tools can help manage but not remove. Moisture-based irrigation timing, variable-rate nitrogen and hybrid placement by soil zone aim to protect margin in a hard season. At the current national price of $4.45/bu, 5 bu/acre is worth about $22 per acre, or roughly $22,000 on 1,000 acres.
Precision ag platforms used by Louisiana Corn farmers
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Precision ag ROI calculator
Estimate annual savings for your Louisiana Corn farm based on acreage and current yield
Estimate the payback on variable-rate seeding, zone-based fertility, and overlap reduction for your farm.
Estimate only — based on industry-average implementation costs (variable-rate seeding $18/ac, zone-based fertility $22/ac, overlap reduction $9/ac; $12,000 fixed + $17/ac ongoing) and USDA yield benchmarks, not a quote.
Frequently asked questions — Louisiana Corn
Why is Louisiana corn yield below the US average?
The October forecast of 171 bu/acre is 10.2 bu/acre under the US average of 181.2 bu/acre. Heat, humidity and variable soils make high corn yields harder to hold in the Gulf South.
Is the 2026 Louisiana corn yield final?
No. The 171 bu/acre figure is USDA's October forecast and can change in later reports. Treat it as an estimate for now.
How can precision agriculture help Louisiana corn growers?
Nitrogen and seed can be matched to soil zones, and irrigation can follow soil moisture. At $4.45/bu, each 5 bu/acre protected is worth about $22 per acre.
Does heavy rain affect corn in Louisiana?
Yes. Wet spells can cause nitrogen loss and ponding in low spots. Drainage mapping and split nitrogen applications help limit the damage.