By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin's diverse agricultural landscape boasts impressive production of various crops, including oats and winter wheat. Here's a look at the top counties for each in 2023, based on data from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service:
Oats:
- Top producer: Langlade County, with a whopping 629,000 bushels
- Runner-up: Marathon County, with 241,000 bushels
- Third place: Manitowoc County, with 172,000 bushels
Langlade County also reigns supreme in oat yields, averaging an impressive 83 bushels per acre harvested. Fond du Lac County comes in second with 80.2 bushels per acre. On the other end of the spectrum, Polk County recorded the lowest yield at 21 bushels per acre, followed by Washburn County at 26.5 bushels per acre.
Winter Wheat:
- King of the crop: Dodge County, with a massive 1.52 million bushels
- Second best: Fond du Lac County, with 1.36 million bushels
- Third place: Manitowoc County, with 1.2 million bushels
Racine County takes the crown for highest winter wheat yields, averaging a remarkable 94.6 bushels per acre. Dodge County closely follows with 94.1 bushels per acre. Langlade County and Waupaca County bring up the rear with the lowest yields, at 44.2 and 49.3 bushels per acre, respectively.
These figures highlight the remarkable agricultural productivity of Wisconsin's counties. Langlade County's dominance in oat production, and Dodge County's prowess in winter wheat, showcase the diverse strengths of the state's agricultural sector.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Wheat