The Wisconsin Soybean Association and Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board have honored the top winners of the 2020 Soybean Yield Contest. The following growers were given a plaque and cash prizes.
DIVISION 1:
** Paul Graf, Sturgeon Bay (planted NK S14-U9X Brand) - 71.96 bu/a
** Jim Wilson, St. Croix Falls (planted Asgrow AG10X9) - 71.74 bu/a
DIVISION 2:
** Paul Lapacinski, Cameron (planted Pioneer P16A13X) - 82.14 bu/a
** Mike and Dean Wegner, Sparta (planted Pioneer P23A15X) - 81.32 bu/a
DIVSION 3:
** Tim Gaffron, Twin Lakes (planted Pioneer P24A80X) - 90.22 bu/a
** Ryan Bates, Elmwood (planted Pioneer P16A84X) - 80.60 bu/a
DIVISION 4:
** Don and Doug Midthun, Arlington (planted Asgrow AG20X9) - 105.18 bu/a
** Ron Digman, Mount Hope (planted Pioneer P28A42X) - 98.29 bu/a
QUALITY CATEGORY: Rick DeVoe, Monroe (planted Pioneer P28A42X) - 3,140 pounds of protein.
The contest is sponsored by the Wisconsin Soybean Program and organized to encourage the development of new and innovative management practices and to show the importance of using sound cultural practices in soybean production.
Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Soybeans