Georgia Wheat Yield & Precision Agriculture Data 2026
Georgia Wheat yield reached 62.0 bu/acre in 2026 — about 13.9 bu/ac above the US average of 48.1 bu/ac. State-level estimates, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Wheat yield trend
Georgia vs the US average, 2020–2026 (7 years of USDA NASS data)
| Year | Georgia (bu/ac) | US average (bu/ac) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 55 | 49.7 |
| 2021 | 56 | 44.3 |
| 2022 | 58 | 46.5 |
| 2023 | 55 | 48.7 |
| 2024 | 59 | 51.2 |
| 2025 | 66 | 53.3 |
| 2026 | 62 | 48.1 |
How Georgia compares
Top Wheat-producing states, 2026 yield
| State | Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 87 | +80.9% |
| Michigan | 87 | +80.9% |
| Indiana | 85 | +76.7% |
| California | 83.4 | +73.4% |
| Ohio | 83 | +72.6% |
| Wisconsin | 83 | +72.6% |
| Kentucky | 82 | +70.5% |
| Alabama | 79 | +64.2% |
What this data means for Georgia Wheat farmers
Georgia's wheat producers delivered a final USDA-estimated yield of 62 bushels per acre in 2026, down 4 bushels from the previous year's 66 bu/acre but still well above the national average of 48.1 bu/acre by nearly 14 bushels. That performance gap underscores the state's consistent outperformance relative to the broader US wheat belt, a trend visible across the seven-year yield record that ranges from 55 bu/acre in 2020 and 2023 up to the 2025 peak. At the current USDA NASS national price received of $6.23 per bushel, Georgia growers are grossing roughly $386 per acre, making every bushel of yield recovered or protected directly meaningful to the bottom line.
The 4 bu/acre decline from 2025 to 2026 represents approximately $24.92 per acre in lost gross revenue at current prices, which is precisely the range where targeted precision agriculture investments begin to pay for themselves within a single season. Variable-rate nitrogen application, for example, typically costs $8 to $12 per acre to implement but can recover 3 to 6 bushels on underperforming field zones, translating to $18.69 to $37.38 per acre in added revenue at $6.23 per bushel. Soil moisture monitoring and precision fungicide timing tools address the yield variability visible in Georgia's historical swings between 55 and 66 bu/acre, helping producers defend the upper end of that range more consistently. For operations running several hundred acres of winter wheat, closing even half of this year's yield gap through data-driven management could generate tens of thousands of dollars in recovered income annually.
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Frequently asked questions — Georgia Wheat
Why is Georgia's wheat yield of 62 bu/acre so much higher than the US average of 48.1 bu/acre?
Georgia benefits from a long growing season, mild winters, and well-drained Piedmont and Coastal Plain soils that support strong winter wheat development. Adoption of high-yielding soft red winter wheat varieties, combined with optimized nitrogen timing and precision irrigation management, has consistently pushed Georgia yields above the national benchmark.
What is the potential revenue advantage for a Georgia wheat farmer producing 62 bu/acre at the current price of $6.23 per bushel?
At $6.23 per bushel, a Georgia farmer producing 62 bu/acre generates approximately $386.26 per acre in gross revenue, compared to roughly $299.66 per acre at the US average yield of 48.1 bu/acre. That 13.9 bu/acre yield advantage translates to about $86.60 per acre in additional gross income, making precision agronomic management a highly measurable ROI opportunity across larger Georgia wheat acreages.
Which USDA programs can Georgia wheat producers use to protect against yield or price risks given current market conditions?
Georgia wheat farmers can enroll in USDA's Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs through the Farm Service Agency, with PLC being particularly relevant when wheat prices fall below the $5.50 per bushel reference price. Additionally, USDA's Risk Management Agency offers Actual Production History (APH) crop insurance policies that allow Georgia producers to lock in coverage based on their documented yield history, providing a financial safety net around their 62 bu/acre performance baseline.
What local growing conditions in Georgia should agronomists monitor most closely to sustain high wheat yields season over season?
Georgia agronomists should closely track fall planting date windows, typically October through early November, as delayed planting significantly reduces tiller development and final yield potential in the state's soft red winter wheat systems. Soil pH management across Georgia's naturally acidic soils, along with monitoring for Fusarium head blight pressure during spring humid periods, are critical variables that precision ag tools and regular field scouting can help address to protect yield consistency.