The USDA says corn for silage production ticked higher in 2020 because of increased planted area and better yields.

Production totaled 137.729 million tons, up 4.207 million from 2019, with an average yield of 20.5 tons per acre, three tenths of a ton higher, and harvested area of 6.719 million acres.

Wisconsin took the top spot at 20.370 million tons, more than doubling second place California and well ahead of third place Minnesota.

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