St. Louis, Missouri
December 17, 2007
Innovative production techniques
and improved seed varieties helped corn growers achieve top
numbers in the National Corn
Grower Association (NCGA) 2007 National Corn Yield Contest.
Not only was the number of entries higher than ever before, but
several entrants scored yields of more than double the estimated
average.
"We're always excited to see the yield levels achieved by
growers," said Steve Ebke, vice chair of NCGA's Production and
Stewardship Action Team and a grower from Daykin, Neb. "This
contest demonstrates the sort of production innovation that has
helped our corn farmers meet the demand for corn-based food,
feed, fuel, and fiber."
The 27 winners in nine production categories had verified yields
averaging more than 298 bushels per acre, compared to the
estimated national average of 153 bushels per acre. Ten winners
(and 24 entrants overall) posted yields of more than 300 bushels
per acre.
While there is no overall winner in the contest, yields of
farmers who placed first, second and third in their production
categories ranged from 252.6366 by Gary Porter of Mercer, Iowa,
to 385.5861 by David K. Hula of Charles City, Va.
The national and state contest winners will be honored at the
2008 Commodity Classic, the combined convention and trade show
of NCGA, the American Soybean Association and the National
Association of Wheat Growers, Feb. 28 to March 1 in Nashville,
Tenn. Contest winners will also be featured in a special edition
of Farm Journal magazine. This year’s guide is sponsored by
BASF, Bayer CropScience and Deere & Company.
Following are the 27 national winners by class:
Legend for Winners:
Winner Name
Winner Home City, State Where Field Is Located
Hybrid Brand and Number
Yield
Note: Class AA categories include the states of Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Class A
categories include all other states.
A NON-IRRIGATED
Sam Santini
Stewartsville, NJ
DEKALB, DKC61-66
313.7308
Paul Bickett
Central City, KY
Pioneer, 31D61
291.5654
Darrell Hagan
Whitesville, KY
Pioneer, 33P70
274.8402
AA NON-IRRIGATED
Wally Linneweber
Vincennes, IN
Pioneer, 33M57
292.5293
Kevin Kalb
Dubois, IN
Pioneer, 33N12
280.7783
R & D Walter Farms
Grand Ridge, IL
DEKALB, DKC61-69
279.9772
A NO TILL/STRIP TILL
NON-IRRIGATED
PPJ Thompson Farms
Owensboro, KY
DEKALB, DKC63-46
297.0972
Castlen Bros. Farm
Owensboro, KY
Pioneer, 34P94
275.9974
AAA Farming
Lebanon, PA
DEKALB, DKC57-79
275.8299
AA NO TILL/STRIP TILL
NON-IRRIGATED
Mez-Farm
Bagley, WI
DEKALB, DKC61-69
286.6688
Kathy Little
Hebron, IN
Pioneer, 33N12
284.5612
Mezera Farms
Bagley, WI
Pioneer, 34R67
281.0622
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NO
TILL/STRIP TILL IRRIGATED
David K. Hula
Charles City, VA
Pioneer, 33M57
385.5861
Johnny Hula
Charles City, VA
DEKALB, DKC63-39
370.8539
Donny Carpenter Farms
Dimmitt, TX
Pioneer, 33Y74
340.5762
A RIDGE TILL
NON-IRRIGATED
Elwin Tanner
Union City, TN
Pioneer, 31D61
286.4549
Jyl Brown
Talmage, NE
Pioneer, 33T57
270.591
Chris Santini
Stewartsville, NJ
Pioneer, 32T84
254.3752
AA RIDGE TILL NON-IRRIGATED
Cox Farms
Delta, MO
Pioneer, 31N28
271.1172
John Tomhave
Jacksonville, IL
DEKALB, DKC63-39
260.1277
Gary Porter
Mercer, IA
Pioneer, 33M16
252.6366
RIDGE TILL IRRIGATED
Steven Albracht
Hart, TX
Pioneer, 33Y74
340.2373
M & B Farms
Scott City, MO
Pioneer, 31D61
320.8753
J & J Farms
Delta, MO
Pioneer, 31N28
316.3674
IRRIGATED
K-K FARMS #5
Purdy, MO
Pioneer, 31N28
328.9704
Cartrite Farms
Sunray, TX
Pioneer, 31N28
318.9375
K-K Farms #6
Purdy, MO
Pioneer, 32B29
313.2453
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The National Corn Growers
Association’s mission is to create and increase opportunities
for corn growers. NCGA represents more than 33,000 members and
48 affiliated state organizations and hundreds of thousands of
growers who contribute to state checkoff programs. For more
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