Missouri Corn Yield Per Acre 2019 2020 2021 Nass
Hey there, corn lovers! Grab a seat, let's chat about something that's close to my heart - and I'm not talking about my own! Missouri's corn yield per acre, that's what we're diving into today. Buckle up, 'cause we're going on a little journey through 2019, 2020, and 2021, with a pit stop at the USDA's NASS for some official numbers.
2019: The Year of the Cornucopia
So, 2019 rolls around, and Missouri farmers are like, "Let's do this!" And boy, did they! The average yield per acre? A whopping 178 bushels. I mean, who needs a magic beanstalk when you've got Missouri corn, am I right?
Now, you might be thinking, "That's all well and good, but what's the big picture?" Well, my friend, that's where the USDA's NASS comes in. They crunched the numbers and found that Missouri farmers grew a total of 345 million bushels of corn in 2019. That's enough to feed a whole army of hungry mice - or, you know, a few thousand humans.
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2020: The Year That Was... Interesting
Alright, 2020. Where do I even start? Let's just say, it was a year that kept us all on our toes. But even with all the ups and downs, Missouri farmers managed to keep their corn game strong. The average yield per acre? A solid 164 bushels. Not too shabby, considering the year we had!
And the grand total? A cool 316 million bushels. That's right, even with the challenges of 2020, Missouri farmers still managed to grow enough corn to keep those mice - or humans - fed.
2021: The Year of the Comeback Kid
Okay, so 2021. A year of comebacks, right? Well, Missouri corn certainly had one! The average yield per acre bounced back up to 182 bushels. Talk about a rebound!
And the big number? Drumroll please... 352 million bushels. I mean, if that's not a comeback, I don't know what is!
So, What's the Takeaway?
Well, my corn-loving friend, the takeaway here is simple. Missouri farmers are tough. They're resilient. And they grow some darn good corn. Whether it's a record year or a challenging one, they keep on truckin'. And for that, we should all be grateful. So, here's to the farmers, the corn, and the years to come. Cheers!