I'm Bruce Clevenger and I've worked for OSU Extension, Defiance County since 1994. Defiance County has 263,168 acres with 79% (209,000 acres) used for Agriculture. Crop production is our major farm cash receipt with soybeans and corn generating 69% of the total cash receipts. I invite you to contact me with questions.
Who was the County Ag Agent in 1918, 1960, or 1990? Answer.
The Ag and Food Economic Sector
#1 employer in Defiance County and #2 contributor to the Gross County Product. It's a $287 Million Industry.
Regional Corn Production
What is the potential corn supply in the Defiance Region for Ethanol Production? A 50-mile radius from Defiance could yield nearly 182 Million bushels annually. Click to see details.
Agricultural Facts about Defiance County, OH
| Crop | Acres | 2021 County Yields | 5-Year Ave (2021) |
| Corn | 48,000 | 190.2 bu/a | 156.7 |
| Soybeans | 101,600 | 50.1 bu/a | 47.5 |
| Wheat |
17,000 |
89.8 bu/a | 61.9 |
| Number (head) | |
|---|---|
| Beef Cattle (12/21) | 10,200 |
| Milk Cows (12/21) | 4,500 |
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2021 Cash Receipts from Marketing |
|
|---|---|
| Corn | $30,683,640 |
| Soybean | $45,577,260 |
| Wheat | $3,825,375 |
| Total Crops | $80,086,275 |
Download an MS Excel spreadsheet containing Ag Statistics data from 1987-2009.