The Wisconsin Soybean Yield contest is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Wisconsin Soybean Extension Program. It’s organized to encourage the development of new and innovative management practices as well as to show the importance of using sound cultural practices in Wisconsin soybean production.
The Wisconsin Soybean Extension Program goal is to increase the economic and environmental sustainability of Midwest soybean and small grain production. Staff work to provide Wisconsin growers the latest soybean research, timely crop-management recommendations and diagnostics. Through their research they generate science-based solutions to address real-world problems in soybean and small-grain production. They provide continuing-education and advanced-diagnostic workshop training for clientele through Certified Crop Advisor training, Diagnostic Training Clinics, in-field workshops, winter meetings and timely communications.
- Wisconsin has 11,000 soybean growers enriching our way of life.
- Wisconsin ranks 14th in soybean production among U.S. states.
- Each Wisconsin soybean farmer grows twice as much food as his or her parents did using less land, energy and water – and with fewer emissions.
- Wisconsin is a major exporter of soybeans. Sixty-five percent of Wisconsin soybeans are exported, with much of that demand being driven by China. Two out of every three soybean rows are sent to other countries.
- Wisconsin is home to family businesses that are major exporters of Wisconsin soybeans.
- Wisconsin is the second- and 20th largest oat- and winter-wheat-producing state.
The 2024 winners of the yield contest have been selected.
Division 1
- 1st Emily Sleik, Waushara County – 88.80 bushels per acre with Pioneer P21A53E
- 2nd Dan Sleik, Waushara County – 88.23 bushels per acre with Pioneer P22A67E
Division 2
- 1st John Webb, Sauk County – 91.79 bushels per acre with CROPLAN CP2220E
- 2nd Nick Fitzgerald, Manitowoc County – 86.40 bushels per acre with NK 14-W6E3
Division 3
- 1st Don and Doug Midthun, Columbia County – 98.54 bushels per acre with Asgrow AG24XF1
- 2nd Ryan Bates, Pierce County – 78.62 bushels per acre with Pioneer P16Z42E
Division 4
- 1st Dan Kamps, Lafayette County – 96.76 bushels per acre with Pioneer P30A75E
- 2nd Jason Weigel, Grant County – 89.72 bushels per acre with Beck’s 2830E3
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