By Blake Jackson
Kentucky's top soybean producers were celebrated at the recent Kentucky Commodity Conference, with O'Bryan Grain Farm of Daviess County taking home the coveted "100 Bushel Club" title for their impressive 100.80 bushels per acre irrigated yield. They also achieved second place in the non-irrigated category with 97.18 bushels per acre.
Greenwell Acres of Union County followed closely behind, claiming victory in the non-irrigated full-season category with 100.41 bushels per acre. Both O'Bryan and Greenwell received personalized "100 Bushel Club" jackets to commemorate their achievements.
The double-crop division saw Dixon Farms of Graves County top the irrigated category with 75.37 bushels per acre, while Goetz Brothers of Daviess County dominated the non-irrigated portion with an impressive 88.29 bushels per acre.
Beyond yield, Rogers Farm of Hardin County earned recognition for their high oil content of 20.55%, while Cole Hamilton Farms took home the protein crown with 35.60%. Clint Hardy was celebrated as the county contest supervisor with the highest-yielding entry, the top three average yield, and the most entries submitted.
These annual contests, sponsored by the Kentucky Soybean Association, Board, and University of Kentucky, showcase the skills and dedication of Kentucky's soybean farmers. Their successes not only highlight the potential of the state's soybean industry but also inspire others to strive for excellence and contribute to a thriving agricultural landscape.
For complete yield and quality contest information, visit www.kysoy.org.
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Categories: Kentucky, Crops, Soybeans