Corn & Grain Sorghum

Arkansas Corn Facts

Arkansas corn is typically the first crop planted each year, usually in March or April, and harvested around August or September.

70% of Arkansas corn is used in poultry feed mills, with the remaining 30% exported.

Over the years, corn acreage has increased by 6.3% annually, while yields have increased by 1.6% annually, resulting in significant production growth.

2024 Corn Production Snapshot:

  • Acres Harvested: 480,000
  • Average Yield: 187 bu/ac
  • Total Production: 89,760,000 bushels
  • Production Value: $394,944,000

Common Uses for Corn:

  • Animal Feed
  • Textiles, Glues/Adhesives
  • Ethanol & Fuel
  • Cooking Oils & Baking Mixes
  • Paper Products & Tires
  • Industrial & Alcoholic Beverages

According to USDAs 2022 Ag Census data, these counties were the top five corn producing counties in Arkansas: 

  1. Arkansas
  2. Lonoke
  3. Phillips
  4. Lee
  5. Jefferson

Arkansas Grain Sorghum Facts

Grain sorghum is planted in May and harvested in September, mainly in Eastern Arkansas’s Delta region.

Milo is valued for its drought tolerance and low input costs.

2024 Milo Production Snapshot:

  • Acres Planted: 12,000
  • Average Yield: 80 bu/ac
  • Total Production: 960,000 bushels
  • Production Value: $5,050,000

According to USDAs 2022 Ag Census data, these counties were the top five milo producing counties in Arkansas: 

  1. Cross
  2. Lee
  3. Lawrence
  4. Mississippi
  5. Jackson