US Corn and Soybean Yield
US Midwest corn and soybean yield index from the Chicago Fed.
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 | 1979 | 1978 | 1977 | 1976 | 1975 | 1974 | 1973 | 1972 | 1971 | 1970 | 1969 | 1968 | 1967 | 1966 | 1965 | 1964 | |
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| Corn | 271.4 | 270.6 | 261.1 | 261.9 | 260.3 | 238.3 | 240.7 | 256 | 254.3 | 251.8 | 230.9 | 241.6 | 221.5 | 156 | 210.8 | 210.1 | 227.3 | 219.8 | 215.1 | 211 | 204.9 | 226.7 | 201.6 | 186.3 | 191.7 | 189.9 | 186 | 183.5 | 171.5 | 170.4 | 153.5 | 195.6 | 142.3 | 185.7 | 143.9 | 164.8 | 159.2 | 102.8 | 168.3 | 169.6 | 164.3 | 145.7 | 109.3 | 160.8 | 156.2 | 132.4 | 157.9 | 143 | 126.5 | 127.1 | 129.6 | 101.9 | 133.4 | 142.6 | 132.7 | 104.5 | 129.5 | 119 | 121.4 | 110.1 | 114.1 | 100 | |
| Soybeans | 234.8 | 230 | 227.7 | 226.7 | 238.3 | 218 | 202.6 | 222.5 | 212.4 | 224.5 | 208.9 | 202.7 | 184.3 | 169.1 | 186.2 | 193.4 | 183.4 | 173.9 | 179.5 | 188.7 | 186.8 | 186.4 | 133 | 170.5 | 169.6 | 167.7 | 163.6 | 173 | 169.6 | 155.9 | 158.4 | 181.1 | 150.5 | 163.8 | 150.5 | 155.3 | 149.4 | 110.3 | 155.3 | 152.8 | 154.7 | 122.8 | 123.3 | 143.9 | 143.8 | 137.9 | 144.6 | 133.8 | 141.6 | 123.5 | 132.8 | 99.1 | 123.8 | 130 | 125 | 120.9 | 126 | 121.8 | 107.9 | 105.9 | 106.8 | 100 |
Latest reading
The latest reading is 271.4, for 2025. That is +0.3% from 2024. The series on this page is annual and runs from 1964 to 2025. Source: Chicago FED (AgLetter — productivity changes for major crops).
- Latest
- 271.4
- 2025
- vs previous period
- +0.3%
- 2024
About this data
US Midwest corn and soybean yield index from the Chicago Fed. This annual table tracks productivity changes for major crops in Region 7 since 1964. Available series include corn and soybeans measured as an index with the base year of 1964 equal to 100.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the US Corn and Soybean Yield table measure?
- It measures the yield per acre for corn and soybeans in the United States Midwest, specifically Region 7, using an index where the base year equals 100.
- How often is the data published and how far back does it go?
- The data is published annually by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in the AgLetter, with historical series extending back to 1964.
- Which crops are included in this dataset?
- The dataset includes two primary crops cultivated in the United States Midwest: corn and soybeans.
- How should annual fluctuations in the index be interpreted?
- The index fluctuates sharply with annual weather conditions and long-term technological progress, reflecting productivity changes in United States agriculture over time.
