Growers Encouraged to Compete in 2025 National and Kansas Corn Yield Contests

Growers Encouraged to Compete in 2025 National and Kansas Corn Yield Contests

May 15, 2025-Kansas Corn joins the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) in announcing the launch of the 61^th annual National Corn Yield Contest. Early registration for the contest opens on May 15, 2025. The Kansas Corn Yield Contest, partners with the national contest to recognize and award Kansas growers.

Kansas growers who enter the NCYC are automatically entered in the Kansas Corn Yield Contest.

"The Kansas Corn Yield Contest is linked to the national contest, allowing growers to submit one registration and one harvest form for both the national and state contests. Updates have been made to make the process as smooth and easy as possible," said Emily Koop, Kansas Corn Director of Growers Services. "Our state-level contest encourages innovation and celebrates farmers who achieve exceptional yields."

Among the highlights of the national competition is Class J, the Nitrogen Management Class, which enters its third year, showcasing opportunities to think differently about fertilizer management while still achieving high yields.

Registration is now open until August 13, 2025 at ncga.com. Enter by June 30 to save with a special $75 early entry rate. Entry will remain open at the full rate of $110 through Aug. 13. All harvest forms will be due by Nov. 30. Many seed companies pay for entry and membership fees for growers through the NCYC voucher program.

In the Kansas Corn Yield Contest, growers compete for cash prizes and recognition for irrigated and non-irrigated yields in ten districts as well as awards for the state's top irrigated and top non-irrigated entries. Kansas Corn will also award top three overall state winners for the Nitrogen Management class. Kansas CYC prizes will be awarded at the Kansas Corn Symposium in January 2026.

In the National Corn Yield Contest, winners will receive national recognition in publications, as well as other awards from participating sponsoring seed, chemical and crop protection companies. NCYC winners will be honored at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio.

For yield contest information and registration links, visit kscorn.com/yieldcontest. For more information, call Kylie Massengale at 785-249-8723, or email kmassengale@ksgrains.com.