Wisconsin yields are up from last year and could possibly be the highest since 1991 if the current production forecast is realized. Harvested acres dropped from 32,400 contracted acres last year to 29,400 this year. Sweet corn development is extremely variable and harvest is well behind schedule. Across the U.S., expected contracted sweet corn production is forecast at 3.29 million tons, down slightly from last year. A 2 percent decrease in harvested acreage is offset by a 0.17 ton per acre increase in yield.
Idaho yields are down due to hot, dry conditions.
Illinois has been experiencing excessive rains and cooler temperatures which has put crop development about a week behind schedule. Minnesota has had excessive rain this year but harvest is ahead of schedule. Wisconsin has also been experiencing wet, cool conditions which delayed planting, reduced yields in some areas, caused slow, uneven maturity, and made harvest activities difficult. Crop and State Area Yield per acre Production Harvested For Harv.