5 Most Productive Agricultural Regions in the World

2. Central Valley and Midwest, USA

Cumulative Annual Production of Staple Crops: 437 million tons

The USA’s Central Valley and Midwest regions are poised for a productive agricultural year in 2023, particularly in cultivating staple crops like wheat, rice, and corn. The USDA forecasts an increase in corn production, estimating that approximately 91 million acres will be planted. Soybean production is also expected to rise to approximately 4.5 billion bushels, representing a 5% growth from the previous year, primarily due to improved yields. Wheat production is predicted to experience robust growth, with the forecast set at 1.887 million bushels. Furthermore, rice production is on the upswing, anticipated to increase by 15% from 2022, reaching 185 million hundredweight.