A commitment to continuous improvement in environmental and economic sustainability. A contribution to the body of agronomic research that pushes the needle forward on efficiency. An innate call to be one’s personal best.
These are the hallmarks of the American farmer. It is this steadfast spirit that the National Corn Growers Association tips its hat to every year as we salute farmers from across the country for their efforts and exceptional results in the National Corn Yield Contest.
Through their efforts, NCGA members contributed valuable data that will help all growers overcome incredible obstacles as they continue to drive efficient and sustainable agricultural production.
Three farmers from the Hastings area were honored:
Fred Bauer of Hastings placed rirst in the state G: No‐Till Irrigated Class with a yield of 307.8492 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P0720AM.
Gary Beskau of Hastings placed second in the state I: Conventional Irrigated Class with a yield of 281.8688 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P0924QTM.
Curt Haler of Hastings placed Third in the state I: Conventional Irrigated Class with a yield of 280.1669 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P1108QTM.
The average yield among national winners was more than 376.7593 bushels per acre – more than double the projected 2021 U.S. average of 177 bushels per acre. While there is no overall contest winner, yields from first, second and third place farmers’ overall production categories topped out at 269.4164 bushels per acre.
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