Illinois
USDA NASS · Illinois
Illinois is the second-largest corn producer in the US and a top soybean state, with flat terrain ideal for large-scale row crop operations. High fertilizer use and tile drainage make variable-rate nutrient management particularly high-ROI.
Published crop data pages
All USDA NASS yield pages available for Illinois
| Crop | 2026 Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg | View data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 208.0 | +14.8% | View full data → |
| Soybeans | 68.0 | +28.1% | View full data → |
| Wheat | 87.0 | +80.9% | View full data → |
Precision ag ROI calculator
Pick a Illinois 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
208 bu/ac
Annual savings
$325,100/yr
Payback period
4 mo
3-year ROI
905%
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.