Iowa

USDA NASS · Iowa

Iowa leads US corn production with some of the highest yields in the nation, supported by deep topsoil and a temperate climate. The state has among the highest precision ag adoption rates, driven by strong extension programs and competitive commodity markets.

Published crop data pages

All USDA NASS yield pages available for Iowa

Crop 2026 Yield (bu/ac) vs US avg View data
Corn 219.0 +20.9% View full data →
Soybeans 63.0 +18.6% View full data →

Precision ag ROI calculator

Pick a Iowa 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
219 bu/ac
Annual savings
$245,000/yr
Payback period
5 mo
3-year ROI
658%

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.