USDA confirms record corn production for 2025, increased sorghum production
The USDA confirmed U.S. farmers harvested a record 17 billion bushels of corn in 2025, up 14% year-on-year, driven by record yields of 186.5 bushels per acre and expanded acreage. Grain sorghum output also surged 27%, supported by higher yields and planted area.
The USDA on Jan. 12 confirmed U.S. farmers produced a record 17 billion bushels of corn in 2025, up 14% when compared to the 2024 estimate, according to agency’s latest Crop Production report, released Jan. 12. Grain sorghum production was also up significantly when compared to the previous year.
According to USDA, 2025 corn yields are estimated at a record high 186.5 bushels per acre, up 7.2 bushels per acre when compared to the previous year. Record high corn yields were reported for Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virgina, Washington and Wisconsin.
Corn planted area was at 98.8 million acres in 2025, up 9% when compared to the 2024 estimate. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 91.3 million acres, up 10% when compared to the 2024 estimate.
Grain sorghum production for 2025 is estimated at 437 million bushels, up 27% when compared to 2024. Total planted area for 2025 was estimated at 6.64 million acres, up 5% when compared to the previous year. Area harvested for grain reached 6.02 million acres, up 7% when compared to 2024, while grain yield was estimated at 72.6 bushels per acre, up 11.3 bushels. Record high sorghum production is expected in Colorado.
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Source : Ethanol Producer Magazine
