South Dakota
USDA NASS · South Dakota
South Dakota is a major corn, soybean and wheat producer. Variable soils across the Corn Belt region and drier western zones reward precision management.
Published crop data pages
All USDA NASS yield pages available for South Dakota
| Crop | 2026 Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg | View data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 151.0 | -16.7% | View full data → |
| Sorghum | 72.0 | +29.3% | View full data → |
| Soybeans | 42.0 | -20.9% | View full data → |
| Wheat | 48.7 | +1.2% | View full data → |
Precision ag ROI calculator
Pick a South Dakota 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
151 bu/ac
Annual savings
$423,000/yr
Payback period
3 mo
3-year ROI
1208%
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.