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The US State That Produces More Corn Than The Cornhusker State By Lindsey Reynolds Sept. 4, 2025 9:20 am EST

When you hear "corn," you probably think Nebraska. After all, it's right there in its nickname: The Cornhusker State. With its rolling plains and Midwestern pride, Nebraska has long been associated with big cornfields and the hardest drinking college football fans . But despite its corny credentials, Nebraska isn't actually the top corn-producing state in the United States — that honor belongs to Iowa.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture , Iowa produces more corn than any other state, and has for decades. In a typical growing season, Iowa yields around 2.5 billion bushels of corn. In fact, Iowa often produces more corn than entire countr

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