Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
An area corn grower has been honored as a state winner in the 2011 National Corn Yield Contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association.
Chris Bodenhausen of Muscotah placed first in the state in the A Non-Irrigated Class with a yield of 239.869 bushels per acre.
The hybrid used in the winning field was DEKALB.
Bodenhausen was one of 411 state winners nationwide.
The 2011 contest had a record 8,431 entries from 46 states.
Of the state winners, 18 growers – three from each of eight classes – were named national winners, representing 12 states.
The average yield among national winners was 313.1 bushels per acre – greater than the 2011 U.S. average of 146.7 bushels per acre.
Ten entrants recorded yields of 300 bushels or more per acre.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton schools mourn student death
Info sought on missing Sabetha teen
Missing Atchison couple draws renewed interest
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
Atchison's USD 409 names new Superintendent
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
Jackson Heights names new MS/HS Principal
Atchison foundry renamed in acquisition
Tecumseh Prison inmates arrested for 2023 assaults
NioCorp to begin 12-week drilling program
Olathe woman arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges
Hiawatha City Commission approves fireworks on trial basis
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
Two new members appointed to Brown Co Planning Commission
Dean, assistant, secured for proposed BC med school
Falls City Council hears updated on electric department
Early morning power outage planned for Falls City
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
LATEST STORIES
Jefferson Co bridge work underway
Dean, assistant, secured for proposed BC med school
Richardson Co board conducts grievance hearing
Update to Nebraska State Park burn bans
Holt Co, Mo bridge project delayed
Auburn, Neb to celebrate 143rd birthday
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
Auburn School Board approves administrator salaries
RELATED STORIES
Muscotah Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Welfare Fraud
Progress Made from Tinker Project Work Weekend
Community Info Session Thursday on Muscotah Projects
July 27th Proclaimed Joe Tinker Day in Kansas
Lancaster and Muscotah Council Filings
Crews Prepare for Winter Weather
One Injured in Accident near Muscotah
Hiawatha, Ks 66434