New York corn production forecast to rise 4 percent this year

New York farms are forecast to produce 83 million bushels of corn for grain in 2021, up 4 percent from last year. That’s according to a USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecast issued on Aug. 12, based on field conditions as of Aug. 1. Any potential impacts from severe weather that occurred after Aug.1 will be reflected in future reports.

The total yield per acre in the Empire State is expected to average 166 bushels per acre, up 9 bushels per acre from 157 bushels last year. If realized, this will be the highest yield for corn for grain on record for New York, the USDA NASS said. Area harvested for grain corn is forecast at 500,000 acres, down 2 percent from 510,000 acres in 2020.