Oregon Corn Yield & Precision Agriculture Data 2025
Oregon Corn yield reached 236.0 bu/acre in 2025 — about 49.5 bu/ac above the US average of 186.5 bu/ac. State-level estimates, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn yield trend
Oregon vs the US average, 2020–2025 (6 years of USDA NASS data)
| Year | Oregon (bu/ac) | US average (bu/ac) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 241 | 171.4 |
| 2021 | 240 | 176.7 |
| 2022 | 237 | 173.4 |
| 2023 | 214 | 177.3 |
| 2024 | 208 | 179.3 |
| 2025 | 236 | 186.5 |
How Oregon compares
Top Corn-producing states, 2025 yield
| State | Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 251 | +34.6% |
| Oregon | 236 | +26.5% |
| Illinois | 214 | +14.7% |
| Iowa | 210 | +12.6% |
| Idaho | 209 | +12.1% |
| Indiana | 204 | +9.4% |
| Minnesota | 201 | +7.8% |
| Nebraska | 194 | +4% |
What this data means for Oregon Corn farmers
Oregon corn yields rebounded to 236 bushels per acre in 2025, a gain of 28 bu/ac over the 208 bu/ac recorded in 2024 and a result that sits 49.5 bu/ac above the 2025 U.S. average of 186.5 bu/ac. That national outperformance underscores Oregon's consistently strong production environment, even as the five-year trend reveals some softening from the 241 bu/ac peak in 2020. The 2025 figure nearly matches the 237 bu/ac posted in 2022, suggesting yields have stabilized in the upper 230s after dipping to 208 bu/ac last year. At a current price of $4.35 per bushel, that 236 bu/ac yield translates to gross revenue of roughly $1,027 per acre.
With gross revenue near $1,027 per acre, even modest yield improvements driven by precision agriculture tools can meaningfully shift net margins. Variable-rate seeding and fertility applications, for example, can recover 5 to 10 bu/ac on underperforming field zones, adding $21.75 to $43.50 per acre at current prices against a typical technology cost of $15 to $25 per acre, leaving a net gain of up to $28 per acre. Soil moisture monitoring and precision irrigation scheduling are particularly relevant in Oregon's irrigated corn regions, where water stress during pollination is a primary yield-limiting factor. Farmers who layered remote sensing data with field-level soil maps during the 2024 season reported bringing lagging zones back to field averages, a correction that at scale across a 500-acre operation could represent more than $20,000 in recovered revenue annually.
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Frequently asked questions — Oregon Corn
Why does Oregon corn yield at 236 bu/acre outperform the US average of 186.5 bu/acre by nearly 50 bushels?
Oregon's high-yielding corn regions, particularly in the Willamette Valley and eastern irrigated districts, benefit from long summer daylight hours, low humidity that reduces disease pressure, and precise irrigation management from well-developed water infrastructure. These conditions allow growers to push hybrid genetics closer to their yield ceiling compared to rain-fed Corn Belt environments. Coupled with advanced soil fertility management, Oregon producers consistently achieve yields well above the national benchmark.
At $4.35 per bushel, what is the potential revenue advantage an Oregon corn grower has over the US average yield?
An Oregon corn grower producing 236 bu/acre generates approximately $1,026.60 per acre in gross revenue, compared to roughly $811.28 per acre at the US average yield of 186.5 bu/acre at the same price. That 49.5 bu/acre yield advantage translates to about $215.33 in additional gross revenue per acre before input costs. For a 500-acre corn operation, this yield premium represents over $107,000 in additional gross income annually, making precision agronomy investments highly justifiable.
What USDA programs are available to Oregon corn producers to support data-driven yield management?
Oregon corn growers can access USDA NRCS programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides cost-share funding for precision irrigation systems, soil health practices, and nutrient management planning that directly support high-yield production systems. The USDA Farm Service Agency also offers Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs that provide revenue protection benchmarked against county and national yield data. Oregon producers should contact their local NRCS or FSA office to determine eligibility thresholds based on current county yield benchmarks.
What local growing conditions in Oregon should agronomists monitor most closely to sustain corn yields above 230 bu/acre?
Agronomists working with Oregon corn should closely monitor soil moisture levels and irrigation scheduling during the critical pollination and grain-fill windows, as water stress during these stages can rapidly erode yield potential even in high-performing fields. Soil temperature variability across field zones, particularly in eastern Oregon's irrigated acres where cooler nights can affect ear development timing, warrants variable-rate management approaches. Additionally, tracking nitrogen availability through in-season tissue or soil testing is essential, as Oregon's high-yield environments demand precise nutrient timing to convert genetic yield potential into harvested bushels.