Colorado
USDA NASS · Colorado
Colorado corn production is primarily irrigated, making precision water management the top precision ag opportunity. Variable-rate irrigation scheduling shows strong returns in the eastern plains.
Published crop data pages
All USDA NASS yield pages available for Colorado
| Crop | 2026 Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg | View data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 97.0 | -46.5% | View full data → |
| Sorghum | 32.0 | -42.5% | View full data → |
| Wheat | 17.0 | -64.7% | View full data → |
Precision ag ROI calculator
Pick a Colorado crop, set acreage and yield, see estimated savings
🌽 Precision Ag ROI Calculator
Estimate the payback on variable-rate seeding, zone-based fertility, and overlap reduction for your farm.
5000 ac
97 bu/ac
Annual savings
$512,000/yr
Payback period
2 mo
3-year ROI
1484%
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.