Iowans to be Recognized at Commodity Classic for 2022 National Corn Yield Contest
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recognized Iowa Corn Growers Association members as winners of the 2022 National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC). The top four winners in each category will be recognized during the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida on March 8-11.
These selected farmers will be honored for their ability to produce the most corn per-acre, which lends itself to fueling and feeding the world. NCYC grants recognition to the participants for their earned accomplishment and also gives them the opportunity to learn from their peers.
Top yield winners from Iowa include:
Conventional Non-Irrigated:
- Leslie Lindner, Keokuk, 313.65 bu/acre
- Ralph Trumm, Cascade, 307.70 bu/acre
- Jim Gregory, Tabor, 305.86 bu/acre
No-Till Non-Irrigated:
- Taber Anderson, Marne, 310.08 bu/acre
- Kirk Hartman, Cumberland, 299.24 bu/acre
- Galt Porter, Mercer, 295.10 bu/acre
Strip, Min, Mulch, Ridge-Till Non-Irrigated:
- Grey Porter, Mercer, 321.99 bu/acre
- Shane Vogeler, Clutier, 308.31 bu/acre
- Terry Carlson, Blanchard, 301.67 bu/acre
No-Till Irrigated:
- Todd Folkerts, Inwood, 275.99 bu/acre
- Roy Folkerts, Inwood, 273.60 bu/acre
- Dave Klocke, Templeton, 263.20 bu/acre
Strip, Min, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated:
- Colby Winter, Lake City, 307.93 bu/acre
- Matthew Schleisman, Gurnee, 305.87 bu/acre
- Landon Schleisman, Lytton, 294.11 bu/acre
Conventional Irrigated:
- Larry Schleisman, Lake City, 298.83 bu/acre
- Brandy Winter, Lake City, 287.98 bu/acre
- Melissa Schleisman, Lake City, 277.17 bu/acre
Contest winners received national recognition in the publication National Corn Yield Guide, as well as cash trips and other awards from participating sponsor seed, chemical and crop protection companies. The National Corn Yield Contest, now in its 58th year, remains one of NCGA’s most popular programs for members.
For a complete list of national and state winners, visit www.ncga.com.
For More Information:
Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager, rzumbach@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242
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