Dubois farmers win national awards in 2025 National Corn Yield Contest

Three Dubois farmers are among the top corn producers in the nation. Kevin, Rhylan, and Shawn won national awards in the 2025 National Corn Growers Association National Corn Yield Contest.

Kevin won with a yield of 425.8 bushels per acre growing DEKALB DKC68-35RIB Brand Blend in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class.

Rhylan won with a yield of 425.3 bushels per acre growing DEKALB DKC68-35RIB Brand Blend in the No-Till
Non-Irrigated Class.

Shawn won with a yield of 410.3 bushels per acre growing DEKALB DKC68-35RIB Brand Blend in the No-Till Non-Irrigated Class.

“We congratulate Kevin, Rhylan, and Shawn for delivering exceptional results this season,” said Dipal Chaudhari, brand lead for DEKALB. “We’re grateful for the confidence farmers place in DEKALB and proud to support their success year after year.”

Farmers who planted DEKALB corn secured 16 of 27 national awards — the most of any single brand in the competition. DEKALB farmers also claimed 248 state-level honors, including 98 first-place finishes, and 152 DEKALB entries topped the 300-bushel-per-acre mark.

Chaudhari attributed the brand’s impressive yield contest performance to farmers’ crop management skills and the brand’s exclusive genetics with high yield potential. He also cited the partnership between DEKALB field teams and seed dealers and growers as a key factor in consistent yield success.

Winners were recognized at the annual yield winner banquet on Feb. 24, 2026, held in conjunction with Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. Photos of winners may be available upon request.

For a complete list of winners and to learn more about maximizing yield and profit potential with DEKALB products, farmers can visit cropscience.bayer.us/brands/dekalb/ncga.