World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates show potential for record high corn production this year in South Dakota; Corn, soybean, sorghum yields all expected to be higher than last year

Based on conditions on Nov. 1, 2023, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasts South Dakota’s corn crop at 850 million bushels, up 28% from last year. If realized, this would be a record high production for the state.

Corn acreage harvested for grain is estimated at 5.59 million acres, up 12% from a year ago. Average yield is forecast at 152 bushels per acre, up 20 bushels from last year.

Soybean production in South Dakota is forecast at 222 million bushels, up 15% from last year. Area for harvest, at 5.05 million acres, is down slightly from 2022. Yield is forecast at 44 bushels per acre, up 6 bushels from last year.

Sorghum for grain production is forecast at 20.4 million bushels, up 71% from last year. Area for harvest, at 255,000 acres, is up 46% from 2022. Yield is forecast at 80 bushels per acre, up 12 bushels from last year.