(ND Ag Connection) – The 2023 National Wheat Yield Contest showcased the resilience and excellence of American wheat growers, with 24 national and 83 state winners. Despite drought stress, the contest recorded an average yield of 127 bushels per acre. It highlighted the importance of choosing the right variety and managing inputs, as well as the innovation and efficient agronomic practices.

Bernard Peterson, chairman of the National Wheat Foundation, praised the successful outcomes due to genetics, management, and environment. Dakota farmers, particularly Brad Disrud from Rolla, North Dakota, demonstrated strong performance, winning the Bin Buster title in the Spring Wheat – Dryland category.

WestBred varieties were a common factor among several top performers, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing genetics that empower growers to maximize their crop’s potential. Celebrating success, the national winners are rewarded with an honorary trip to the Commodity Classic event, recognizing their hard work and outstanding achievements.

The Dakotas boasted commendable yields from their state winners, demonstrating that strategic farming practices can result in high production even in less-than-ideal conditions. This contest not only serves as a benchmark for wheat production but also as an inspiration for growers nationwide to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in wheat cultivation.