Chasing 300 Bushel Corn: Yield Contest Lessons Every Farmer Can Use

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How do top growers consistently push yield boundaries while still focusing on return on investment?

In this special Farm4Profit episode recorded from the AgX booth at Commodity Classic, Tanner and Corey sit down with AgX Sales Agronomist Billy Carter and three progressive farmers who are proving what's possible in modern agriculture.

Minnesota farmer Ron Pagel shares how he surpassed the 300-bushel corn mark by combining advanced fertility programs, drone applications, fungicide timing, and a commitment to trying new ideas. Wisconsin farmer Dave Justman discusses balancing farming, retail agronomy, and the pursuit of higher-yielding soybeans while helping customers implement proven agronomic practices. Kentucky farmer and Kentucky Soybean Association President Jonathan Reynolds explains how conservation practices, cover crops, no-till management, and long-term soil health improvements have created a foundation for both yield and profitability.

Throughout the conversation, Billy Carter breaks down the agronomic principles behind AgX’s high-yield programs, including seed treatments, fertility management, fungicide strategies, plant growth regulation, hybrid selection, and the importance of focusing on details many growers overlook.

Topics include:

Breaking the 300-bushel corn barrier
Building profitable high-yield systems
Contest plots versus whole-farm ROI
Cover crops and soil health as yield drivers
Fragipan soils and improving water infiltration
Nitrogen efficiency and fertility management
Hybrid and variety selection strategies
Drone applications and late-season management
High-yield soybean challenges and opportunities
The role of mindset, observation, and continuous learning

Whether you're chasing yield contest results or simply looking to improve efficiency and profitability across your operation, this episode delivers practical lessons from growers who are constantly pushing the limits of what's possible in the field.

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