The precision agriculture
data resource for US farmers.
USDA crop yield data, monthly crop price data, and state-by-state EQIP grant guides for major producing states — in one place, cross-referenced against each other. Public data, zero vendor relationships. Built to grow into a full toolkit as we add more datasets.
Checked against USDA NASS on Oct 13, 2026 · Latest prices: Aug 2026 · Latest corn yield: 2026 Oct forecast
Three datasets. One question: what should you do next?
Yield data tells you where you stand. Price data tells you what it's worth. Grant data tells you what USDA will pay to close the gap. None of the three answers the question a working farm actually has on its own: is it worth doing something about the gap, and what's the payoff in dollars? GreenMatrix puts all three on the same site, cross-linked, so you can move from "how does my state compare" to "what's that worth" to "what will USDA reimburse" without leaving the site.
See where you stand
Open your state's crop yield page in the Crop Yield Data cluster below. Compare your state's current yield to the US average and to its own 6-year trend — that gap is the number that matters, not the raw yield itself.
See what it's worth
Check your state's page in the Crop Prices cluster below for this month's price and the marketing-year-average — the same figure USDA uses for crop insurance revenue guarantees. Multiply by your yield gap to see the dollar value of closing it.
See what USDA will pay to close it
If precision seeding, nutrient management, or irrigation upgrades could close that gap, check your state's guide in the Grants & Funding cluster below — EQIP pays about 75% of a practice's typical cost (90% for historically underserved producers), and the calculator estimates your net out-of-pocket before you contact NRCS.
What does your state actually yield?
State-by-state yield data for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and sorghum — straight from USDA NASS. See exactly how your state stacks up against the national average, track 6-year yield trends, and estimate the ROI of precision ag on your operation.
| State | 2026 (Oct forecast) yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg (181.2) | Full data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 229.0 | +26.4% | View page → |
| Iowa | 219.0 | +20.9% | View page → |
| Illinois | 208.0 | +14.8% | View page → |
| Indiana | 200.0 | +10.4% | View page → |
| Ohio | 200.0 | +10.4% | View page → |
| Mississippi | 196.0 | +8.2% | View page → |
Source: USDA NASS · nass.usda.gov
Bushels per acre (bu/ac) is the standard yield measure used by USDA NASS. It's the volume of clean, marketable grain harvested from one acre, standardized to a fixed moisture content (15.5% for corn, 13% for soybeans, 13.5% for wheat). Higher isn't automatically better — irrigated Washington corn and dryland Kansas corn operate under completely different cost structures.
vs US average compares your state's yield to the national figure for the same crop and year. A negative percentage doesn't mean poor farming — it usually reflects climate, water access, or soil type. Use it to benchmark against peers with similar growing conditions, not to compare across regions.
Forecast vs final — during the season USDA publishes monthly yield forecasts; the table says which one it shows (e.g. "Sep forecast") and switches to the final estimate as soon as USDA releases it.
Historical trends matter more than any single year. On state pages, the 6-year yield chart shows drought years, hybrid adoption impact, and long-run yield gain from precision practices. Single-year comparisons can mislead — one dry season doesn't define a state's productivity.
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 + $17/ac ongoing) and USDA yield benchmarks, not a quote. Prices: USDA NASS national price received, Aug 2026 (updated automatically). Explore all states and crops →
What is your state's crop actually worth?
State-by-state monthly and marketing-year-average prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and sorghum — straight from USDA NASS's Agricultural Prices report. See how your state's price compares to the US average, track 24-month price trends, and estimate gross revenue at today's price or the season average.
| State | Aug 2026 price ($/bu) | vs US avg ($4.45/bu) | Full data |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $5.53 | +24.3% | View page → |
| Colorado | $5.16 | +16% | View page → |
| Pennsylvania | $5.09 | +14.4% | View page → |
| Tennessee | $4.90 | +10.1% | View page → |
| Indiana | $4.86 | +9.2% | View page → |
| Texas | $4.83 | +8.5% | View page → |
Source: USDA NASS · nass.usda.gov
Monthly price is what producers received for that crop in a specific state during one month, published by USDA NASS in the Agricultural Prices report near the end of the following month. It's the right figure for near-term marketing decisions, but a single strong or weak month can diverge from the full season.
vs US average reflects basis — local elevator competition, transportation costs to terminal markets, and regional crush or export demand — not differences in grain quality. A state trading a few percent below the national average isn't a red flag; it's simply local market structure.
Marketing-year-average (MYA) is the volume-weighted average price across the entire marketing year, and it's the figure USDA itself uses for crop insurance revenue guarantees and ARC/PLC program payments. It's preliminary for several months after the marketing year closes and isn't finalized until the following year's Crop Production Annual Summary — use it for annual budgeting, not the monthly print.
Estimate gross revenue at this month's price or the marketing-year-average.
Gross revenue only, not net income. Prices: USDA NASS national price received, Aug 2026 (updated automatically). Explore all states and crop prices →
USDA pays up to 90% — are you claiming it?
USDA EQIP pays about 75% of the typical cost of eligible conservation and precision-ag practices — 90% for beginning and other historically underserved producers. State-by-state FY2027 application cutoffs from NRCS, eligible practices, payment rates, and local NRCS Service Center contacts.
| State | FY2027 application cutoff (NRCS) | Example practice | Standard rate* | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | Oct 16, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| Michigan | Oct 30, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| North Carolina | Oct 30, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| Virginia | Oct 30, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| Missouri | Nov 6, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| Wyoming | Nov 6, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| Oregon | Nov 13, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
| Texas | Nov 13, 2026 | Nutrient Management (590) | ~75% | View → |
*Share of typical practice cost paid at the standard rate; historically underserved producers (beginning, limited-resource, socially disadvantaged, veteran) receive about 90%. EQIP accepts applications year-round; the cutoff is the first FY2027 ranking date set by each state — after it, applications roll into the next ranking period. Source: USDA NRCS · application cutoff dates
Estimate what EQIP pays toward a practice before you contact your local NRCS Service Center.
EQIP pays a set per-unit rate from each state's fiscal-year payment schedule — about 75% of a practice's typical cost, or 90% for historically underserved producers; this estimate applies those shares to your cost. NRCS limits each EQIP contract to $450,000 per person or legal entity; under the current farm-bill extension no separate aggregate per-producer limit applies (it applied to 2018 Farm Bill contracts through FY2023). Limits can change with new farm-bill legislation. Rates vary by state and county; verify with your local NRCS office. Find your state's application cutoff and NRCS contacts →
Contact your local NRCS Service Center
Every county has one. Call before your state's ranking cutoff — for FY2027 most states set it between September and December. Bring parcel numbers, crop history, and any existing conservation plan.
Build your conservation plan
An NRCS specialist walks your operation and recommends eligible practices — cover crops, nutrient management, irrigation upgrades. This is free and non-binding.
Submit before your state's ranking cutoff
EQIP accepts applications year-round; each state office sets the dates on which applications are batched and ranked for FY2027 funding (listed in the table above, from NRCS). Applications are ranked, not first-come — a well-scored late application beats a rushed early one.
Sign the contract and implement
If approved, you sign a contract (up to 10 years), implement the practices on schedule, and USDA pays the practice rates as each one is completed and certified. Historically underserved producers can request an advance payment for materials.
Frequently asked questions
Where does GreenMatrix data come from?
Crop yields and prices come from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) — the Crop Production reports, the Small Grains Summary and the monthly Agricultural Prices report, pulled through the NASS Quick Stats database. EQIP program information comes from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
How often is the data updated?
The site checks USDA NASS every 6 hours and republishes any page whose numbers changed. NASS publishes state prices near the end of each month for the previous month; corn and soybean yields are forecast monthly from August to November and finalized in January; wheat and other small grains are finalized at the end of September. Last check: Oct 13, 2026.
Why is a yield marked as a forecast?
Until USDA publishes its final estimate, the current-season yield is a USDA forecast. GreenMatrix labels it as such (for example "Sep forecast") and replaces it automatically when the next forecast or the final estimate is released.
What is the difference between the monthly price and the marketing-year average?
The monthly price is what producers in a state received in one month. The marketing-year average (MYA) is the volume-weighted average over the whole marketing year — the figure USDA uses for crop insurance revenue guarantees and ARC/PLC payments. Use the monthly price for near-term marketing and the MYA for annual budgeting.
Who qualifies for the higher EQIP payment rate?
Historically underserved producers — beginning, limited-resource, socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers — are paid about 90% of a practice's typical cost, versus about 75% for other participants. They can also request an advance payment for materials.
Is there a limit on EQIP payments?
The current figure is $450K — limit per EQIP contract. Payment and contract limits can change with new farm-bill legislation, and payment rates are set per state each fiscal year, so confirm current limits with your local NRCS Service Center.
Does GreenMatrix sell or recommend equipment?
No. GreenMatrix has no vendor relationships; it republishes public USDA data and explains how to use it.