From a tasty treat to a skin-care solution, oats have an array of uses. Illinois’ climate and soil enable farmers throughout the state to produce a large amount of oats. Check out more fun oat facts.
- In 2023, Illinois harvested 1.53 million bushels of oats.
- Illinois oat yields averaged 90 bushels per acre from 17,000 harvested acres in 2023.
- DeKalb, Logan, Ogle, Tazewell and Will counties are the top producers of oats in Illinois.
- Illinois ranks 11th in U.S. oat production.
