National Corn Yield Contest: Accept the Challenge 2021

High yields aren’t just reserved for the corn belt states. Tennessee corn growers continue to participate in an industry phenom widely known as the National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC), excelling with impressive yields and playing an important role in building an industry-wide pool of knowledge. 

In 2020, state winners for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest topped out at an average of 284 bushels per acre – just over a full hundred bushels per acre more than the national average of 175. Hunter Hooper of Brownsville, TN even ranked at the national level with a yield of 327 bushels per acre, placing him third in the national Strip/Minimum/Mulch/Ridge-Till/Irrigated category. 

Whether entrants seek to set a national record or simply strive to beat their personal best, every contestant contributes to a body of agronomic research that provides valuable information to help farmers feed and fuel the world. 

By accepting the National Corn Yield Contest challenge, not only will you contribute valuable data that helps all corn farmers face challenges to come, but you’ll also receive the benefits of becoming an NCGA and state member with opportunities through industry partners. 

Want to participate in the contest? The 2021 NCYC opened on Monday, May 3. For more information, resources and a list of frequently asked questions, visit https://www.ncga.com/get-involved/national-corn-yield-contest