Corn production this year is forecasted to be the largest on record as growers get ready to harvest the most corn acres since 1933.

Production is expected to touch 13.1 billion bushels, up 24 percent from last year and 17 percent above 2005. Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, yields are expected to average 152.8 bushels per acre, up 3.7 bushels from last year. If realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, behind the 160.4 bushel yield in 2004.

Colorado ranks 15th on corn production.

Top corn-producing states in 2006

1. Iowa2.05 billion bushels

2. Illinois1.82 billion bushels

3. Nebraska1.18 billion bushels

4. Minnesota1.1 billion bushels

5. Indiana844.7 million bushels

15. Colorado134 million bushels

Corn production forecast for 2007*

1. Iowa2.51 billion bushels

2. Illinois2.31 billion bushels

3. Nebraska1.46 billion bushels

4. Minnesota1.19 billion bushels

5. Indiana1.01 billion bushels

15. Colorado157.5 million bushels

*Production forecast as of Aug. 1

Source: USDA's National Agriculture Statistics Service