Holyoke farmer earns first-place state award in National Corn Yield Contest

Holyoke farmer Marty Buoy earned a first-place state award recently in the 2022 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest. Yielding an outstanding 336.8 bushels per acre, Buoy is one of the top corn yield producers in the nation with DEKALB DKC63-91RIB brand blend corn in the H:Strip-Till, Minimum-Till, Mulch-Till, Ridge-Till Irrigated Class.

“Year after year, it’s amazing to see the high yields reached with hard work, research and innovation,” said Jamie Horton, DEKALB brand manager. “In such a challenging industry, we are proud to be the chosen partner to provide a portfolio of products with exclusive genetics for consistent, superior performance potential farmers trust to help them meet their goals.”

Farmers who planted DEKALB corn captured the most national placement awards (17 of 27), as well as 179 state-level awards, 56 of which yielded 300 bushels per acre or higher. DEKALB products provide the latest exclusive genetics from Bayer’s robust global breeding engine and product testing network to help drive consistent performance potential.

The 58th NCGA contest continues to challenge farmers to achieve record-setting yields and improve agricultural management practices for a more sustainable future.

For a complete list of winners and to learn more about maximizing yield and profit potential with DEKALB exclusive genetics, visit DEKALB.com/YieldContest or contact a local DEKALB Asgrow dealer.