AGRIGOLD CORN LEADS 2025 NCGA YIELD CONTEST WITH 21 STATE WINS

Progress doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built acre by acre through thoughtful management decisions, proven genetics and trusted partnerships. That commitment was on full display in the 2025 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Yield Contest, where AgriGold^® growers once again demonstrated what’s possible when progress is made on every acre.

This year, 21 growers earned state-level placements with AgriGold corn, representing 12 states across seven production classes. From variable soils to changing weather conditions, these results reflect growers’ dedication to placing the right products on the right acres — and maximizing every opportunity throughout the season.

Across the contest, 13 AgriGold corn products were represented. These products help reinforce the adaptability and consistency of AgriGold genetics across diverse geographies, management styles and environmental challenges.

Below is the full list of AgriGold growers recognized in the 2025 NCGA Yield Contest. Each achievement represents more than a placement — it reflects careful planning, resilience and a shared commitment to continuous progress on every acre.

Alabama

• Curtis Hobbs — Elkmont
• 2^nd in No-Till Non-Irrigated
• A6659RR
• Yield: 321.88 bu/A

 Florida

• Luke Davis — Jasper
• 2^nd in Conventional Irrigated
• A6659RR
• Yield: 250.68 bu/A

Georgia

• Logan Poppell — Jesup
• 1^st in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Non-Irrigated
• A6659VT2PRO
• Yield: 191.40 bu/A

• Kenny Poppell — Jesup
  • 2^nd in Conventional Non-Irrigated
  • A647-42TRCRIB
  • Yield: 162.55 bu/A

Illinois

• Dan Luepkes — Chana
  • Category: No-Till Irrigated
  • A641-85STXRIB
  • Yield: 305.04 bu/A
• David Luepkes — Chana
• 2^nd in Conventional Irrigated
• A644-64VT2RIB
• Yield: 297.96 bu/A
• Melissa Yocum — Oregon
• 3^rd in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated
• A6499STXRIB
• Yield: 299.68 bu/A

Indiana

• Mason Armstrong — Fredericksburg
  • 1^st in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated
  •  A642-1SSPRIB
  • Yield: 334.55 bu/A
• Brandon Cardinal — Oaktown
  • 2^nd in No-Till Irrigated
  • A646-30VT2RIB
  • Yield: 320.10 bu/A
• Jerry Cardinal — Oaktown
  • 2^nd in Conventional Irrigated
  • A646-30VT2RIB
  • Yield: 318.87 bu/A

Kentucky

• Dakota McKay — Owensboro
  • 2^nd in Conventional Irrigated
  • A645-16VT2RIB
  • Yield: 313.41 bu/A

Louisiana

• Russ Perkins — Oak Grove
  • 2^nd in Conventional Irrigated
  • A647-79VT2PRO
  • Yield: 254.03 bu/A

Michigan

• Nick Suwyn — Wayland
  • 1^st in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated
  • A644-64VT2PRO
  • Yield: 347.60 bu/A
• Dale Suwyn — Wayland
  • 3^rd in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated
  • A641-85STXRIB
  • Yield: 323.41 bu/A

Mississippi

• Justin Hurt — Senatobia
  • 2^nd in Conventional Non-Irrigated
  • A644-64VT2PRO
  • Yield: 248.15 bu/A

Missouri

• Jonathan Borges — Marshall
  • 1^st in No-Till Non-Irrigated
  • A643-52VT2RIB
  • Yield: 331.15 bu/A
• Justin Borges — Marshall
  • 2^nd in No-Till Non-Irrigated
  • A647-79VT2RIB
  • Yield: 308.58 bu/A

Ohio

• David Isler — Prospect
  • 2^nd in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated
  • A644-64VT2RIB
  • Yield: 314.48 bu/A
• John Isler — Prospect
  • 3^rd in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Irrigated
  • A640-16-3110
  • Yield: 294.99 bu/A

Oklahoma

• Chris Ledbetter — Okmulgee
  • 2^nd in Strip, Minimum, Mulch, Ridge-Till Non-Irrigated
  • A643-52VT2RIB
  • Yield: 204.49 bu/A
• Daniel Edmonds — Morris
  • 3^rd in Conventional Non-Irrigated
  • A647-42TRCRIB
  • Yield:231.89 bu/A

To learn more about the seed that delivered championship-level performance and how it can fit your acres, connect with your local AgriGold representative.