Talking Corn and Soybeans
Corn and soybeans are among Minnesota’s top crops.
They are used for a wide variety of products, from animal feed to human food to ethanol gas to ink. In 2024, Minnesota ranked fourth in the nation for corn production and fourth for soybeans. The top ten corn- and soybean-producing states are listed to the right. Label each state using the postal abbreviation. Color the corn states red and the soybean states blue. If a state grows both, use purple.
What can you tell us about the region where corn and soybeans grow?
2024 Top Soybean States
1. Illinois - IL
2. Iowa - IA
3. Indiana - IN
4. Minnesota - MN
5. Nebraska - NE
6. Missouri - MO
7. Ohio - OH
8. North Dakota - ND
9. South Dakota - SD
10. Arkansas - AR
Can you find the soybean states on the map?
Can you find the corn states on the map?
2024 Top Corn States
1. Iowa - IA
2. Illinois - IL
3. Nebraska - NE
4. Minnesota - MN
5. Indiana - IN
6. South Dakota - SD
7. Kansas - KS
8. Missouri - MO
9. Ohio - OH
10. North Dakota - ND
Corn and Soybeans Around the World
Corn and soybeans are grown around the world. How does the climate in the countries listed below help make them top corn and soybean producers?
Top Corn Growers
1. United States
2. China
3. Brazil
Top Soybean Growers
1. Brazil
2. United States
3. Argentina
Can you find the countries that grow corn and/or soybeans?
*Statistics courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture | National Agricultural Statistics Service