World Record Corn Yield Set With DeKalb Brand

Monsanto says the Georgia farmer who broke the 500 bushel-per-acre mark has set the world record corn yield with DeKalb brand hybrids.

First-generation farmer Randy Dowdy of Valdosta, Georgia won the National Corn Growers Yield Contest with a yield of 503 bushels-per-acre. That was good enough to break the world record. He did so using DeKalb hybrids, according to Monsanto company officials.

“This accomplishment puts a spotlight on the important role that farmers all around the world play in society,” Monsanto Chief Technology Officer Robert Fraley stated.

He noted that farmers must find a way to find a fast growing world population. The national and state NCGA yield contest winners will be honored at the Commodity Classic 2015 in Phoenix.

Source: NAFB News