The 2010 National Corn Yield Contest winners have been announced by NCGA.
The National Corn Yield Contest is in its 46th year and remains NCGA’s most popular program for members. With 7,119 entries, the 2010 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest set a new participation record again this year. This is a 2.3 percent increase over 2009 (6,960), a 5.8 percent increase over 2008 (6,727) and an incredible 44 percent increase over 2007 (4,932).
he 24 winners in eight production categories had verified yields averaging more than 301.721 bushels per acre, compared to the projected national average of 154.3 bushels per acre in 2010.
While there is no overall contest winner, yields from first, second and third place farmers overall production categories ranged from 263.6 to 368.444 bushels per acre.
The national and state contest winners will be honored at the 2011 Commodity Classic in Tampa, Fl. March 3-5. Contest winners will also be featured in a special edition of Farm Journal magazine. Click here for the national winners (pdf).