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NCGA announces National Corn Yield Contest winnersAdvanced production techniques, informed growing practices and improved seed varieties helped corn growers achieve high yields in the National Corn Growers Association 2009 National Corn Yield Contest. Despite the challenging weather conditions that plagued the Corn Belt throughout the year, entrants continued to far surpass the national average corn yield, even doubling it in some circumstances. The National Corn Yield Contest is in its 45th year and remains NCGA's most popular program for members. This year, NCGA has processed 6,960 entries--a 3.5 percent increase over 2008 (6,727 entries) and 41 percent increase over 2007 (4,932 entries). "Again this year, we are excited and pleased looking at the yields achieved by our growers," said Steve Ebke, chair of NCGA's Production and Stewardship Action Team. "This contest highlights how, through scientific advances and grower innovation, we can meet growing demand for food, feed, fuel and fiber." The 24 winners in eight production categories had verified yields averaging more than 300 bushels per acre, compared to the projected national average of 162.9 bushels per acre. While there is no overall contest winner, yields from first, second and third place farmers overall production categories ranged from 287.0744 to 346.0156 bushels per acre. "It was great to see both veteran growers and new faces among the list of entrants," said Tim Dolan, chairman of NCGA's Grower Services Action Team. "This program has always been one of the most popular member benefits we offer, and it continually provides growers a chance to celebrate success and learn better growing methods." The national and state contest winners will be honored at the 2010 Commodity Classic. Contest winners will also be featured in a special edition of Farm Journal magazine. A list of the 24 national winners follows. A listing of the state winners will be posted on NCGA.com. Legend for Winners: Winner Name and/or Farm Name Winner's Home City and State and 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 No Till/Strip Till Non-Irrigated David Hula, Renwood Farms Inc Charles City, Va. Pioneer 33M57 319.3165
Mike Scholting, Louisville, Neb. Pioneer 32T84 296.2255
Marcus Huffman, Marcus Huffman Farms Auburn, Ky. DEKALB DKC63-42 295.5605
A Non-Irrigated Emily Anthony, Talmage, Neb. Pioneer P1508HR 303.9658
Brandon Snodgrass, Brock, Neb. Pioneer 33D49 299.4949
Evan Oswalt, Plantersville, Miss. DEKALB DKC67-87 299.4381
AA No Till/Strip Till Non-Irrigated C & J Farms Chaffee, Mo. Seed Consultants SC 11HQ38 288.9059
David & Mason Hansen, H & H Farms LLP Crescent, Iowa Pioneer 33Y75 288.6477
Mez-Farm Bagley, Wis. Pioneer 34F07 287.0744
AA Non-Irrigated Leslie Lindner, LCL Farms Inc. Keokuk, Iowa DEKALB DKC63-42 298.3101
Kevin Kalb, Dubois Ind. DEKALB DKC63-42 296.1144
Matthew Cox, M C Farms Scott City, Mo. Pioneer 33D49 294.5914
Irrigated
Bill Wright, Wright Farms Walsh, Colo. Pioneer 32N73 346.0156
Michael Haverkamp, Pasco, Wash. Pioneer 33Y74 324.7184
Merl Rexford, Meade, Kan. Pioneer 33D47 315.3688 No Till/Strip Till Irrigated Roy Carlson, Roy and Shirley Carlson Farms Hereford, Texas Pioneer 33Y74 314.9336
A J Siebert, Dalhart, Texas Pioneer 33Y75 309.6140
Mark Collins, DMC Farms Inc Laurel, Del. DEKALB DKC61-69 309.2973
Ridge Till Irrigated Steven Albracht, Hart, Texas Pioneer 32N73 341.1997
Matthew Cox, J & M Farms Scott City, Mo. Pioneer 33D49 321.7183
Jerry Cox, Cox Farms Delta, Mo. Pioneer 31D59 309.8535
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