Several area farmers were recognized as state winners at the National Corn Yield Contest.

Jonathan Borges placed first in the state in the D:No-Till Non-Irrigated Class with yield of 302.4921 bushels per acre. Justin Borges placed third in the state in the same class with a yield of 292.8236 bushels per acre.

Both are among 538 state winners nationwide. The 2022 contest participation included 6,337 entries from 46 states. Of the state winners, 27 growers – three from each of the nine classes – were names national winners, representing 12 states.

All 2022 contest winners were invited to attend the 2023 Commodity Classic held from March 9-11, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. For a complete list of winners, visit the National Corn Growers Association’s website here.