State rankings

Oat Production by State

Minnesota has the highest Oat Production in 2026 (15.6M bushels), followed by North Dakota (8.9M bushels) and South Dakota (8.2M bushels). Oregon has the lowest (480K bushels).

Agriculture49 states · 4 metricsUpdated Sep 1, 2026Original page
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Oat Production, 2026

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
2M bushels
Middle half 1.3M bushels – 4.1M bushels
Average
3.6M bushels
19 states
Highest
15.6M bushels
Minnesota
Lowest
480K bushels
Oregon

Over time · 1866–2026

The top 5 in 2026, against the median.

  • Median of all states
  • Minnesota
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • Iowa
  • Wisconsin

Data

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19 states · # = rank by Oat Production
#
1Minnesota15.6M bushels$41.63M
2North Dakota8.9M bushels$41.77M
3South Dakota8.2M bushels$34.83M
4Iowa6.2M bushels$15.64M
5Wisconsin4.2M bushels$14.98M
6Texas4M bushels$20.86M
7Pennsylvania3M bushels$8.85M
8Montana2.3M bushels$6.1M
9Kansas2M bushels$5.58M
10New York2M bushels$5.83M
10Ohio2M bushels$8.44M
10Michigan2M bushels$5.14M
13North Carolina1.6M bushels$3.1M
14Maine1.5M bushels$4.83M
15Idaho1.2M bushels$2.48M
16Illinois1.2M bushels$5.34M
17Nebraska1.1M bushels$2.95M
18Georgia1M bushels$5.02M
19Oregon480K bushels$1.34M

What correlates with Oat Production (2026)?

Pearson r against 2,118 other state metrics sharing at least 12 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Oat Production tend to score higher on these

  1. MinimumHomestead Exemptions by State
    r = +0.80 · very strong · n = 14
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  2. ExemptionsBest States To Homestead
    r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot
  3. Min Contact Prescription LengthContact Lens Prescription Expiration by State
    r = +0.77 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  4. FEMA Flood Declarations 1953-2026Natural Disasters by State
    r = +0.77 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  5. Rye ProductionRye Production by State
    r = +0.76 · very strong · n = 18
    Plot
  6. Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States
    r = +0.75 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Oat Production tend to score lower on these

  1. UBE Passing ScoreUBE Scores by State
    r = −0.80 · very strong · n = 16
    Plot
  2. Maximum Single Axle WeightTruck Axle Weight Limits by State
    r = −0.77 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  3. Bipolar Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State
    r = −0.72 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  4. Bipolar RateMental Health Statistics by State
    r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  5. ScoreMost Stressed States
    r = −0.70 · strong · n = 19
    Plot
  6. Passing Bar Exam ScoreHardest Bar Exams by State
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 18
    Plot

Quick answers

Which state has the highest Oat Production?
Minnesota has the highest Oat Production in 2026, at 15.6M bushels, followed by North Dakota (8.9M bushels) and South Dakota (8.2M bushels).
Which state has the lowest Oat Production?
Oregon has the lowest Oat Production in 2026, at 480K bushels.
What is the median Oat Production across US states?
The median is 2M bushels across the 19 US states with data in 2026.
Where does this oat production by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Oats - USDA/NASS QuickStats Ad-Hoc Query Tool.