This is what happens when hard work meets the right plan in the field.
Concept AgriTek is proud to recognize our customers who were honored in the 2025 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Yield Contest. With yields ranging from the mid-200s to an incredible 425+ bu/acre, these results demonstrate what’s possible when disciplined management, thoughtful fertility decisions, and season-long execution come together.
From national-level recognition to top-performing state winners, these Concept AgriTek growers exemplify a commitment to maximizing every acre. We are honored to work alongside them, supporting their goals with farmer-driven fertility solutions built for real-world results.
National Yield Contest Winners
- Kevin Kalb – Dubois, IN
1st Place | Conventional, Non-Irrigated
7728 bu/acre - Rhylan Kalb – Dubois, IN
1st Place | No-Till, Non-Irrigated
3257 bu/acre - Shawn Kalb – Dubois, IN
2nd Place | No-Till, Non-Irrigated
3311 bu/acre - Kogen Kalb – Dubois, IN
1st Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Non-Irrigated
4384 bu/acre - Emmersen Kalb – Dubois, IN
2nd Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Non-Irrigated |
7248 bu/acre - Chad Henderson – Madison, AL
2nd Place | Conventional, Irrigated
3021 bu/acre
Arkansas State Yield Winners
- Tim Fisher – Wynne, AR
1st Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Irrigated
5065 bu/acre - Matt Miles – McGehee, AR
1st Place | Conventional, Irrigated
0134 bu/acre - Layne Miles – McGehee, AR
2nd Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Irrigated
5021 bu/acre
Illinois State Yield Winners
- Chance Meyer – Manito, IL
1st Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Irrigated
0035 bu/acre
Indiana State Yield Winners
- Taylor Wischmeier – Seymour, IN
3rd Place | No-Till, Non-Irrigated
1904 bu/acre - Albert O’Connor – Columbus, IN
3rd Place | No-Till, Irrigated
6622 bu/acre
Kentucky State Yield Winners
- Joe Goetz – Owensboro, KY
3rd Place | Conventional, Non-Irrigated
2387 bu/acre - Steve Hunt – Owensboro, KY
3rd Place | Conventional, Irrigated
1315 bu/acre
Michigan State Yield Winners
- Jacob Drozd – Allegan, MI
1st Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Non-Irrigated
4105 bu/acre - Ryan Drozd – Allegan, MI
2nd Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Irrigated
4193 bu/acre - T Jon Drozd – Allegan, MI
1st Place | Conventional, Irrigated
1195 bu/acre
Mississippi State Yield Winners
- Adron Belk – Itta Bena, MS
3rd Place | Conventional, Irrigated
9892 bu/acre
Missouri State Yield Winners
- Alex Eftink – Chaffee, MO
2nd Place | Conventional, Irrigated
2472 bu/acre - Keith Eftink – Chaffee, MO
3rd Place | Conventional, Irrigated
7757 bu/acre
North Carolina State Yield Winners
- Thomas Phelps – Columbia, NC
3rd Place | No-Till, Non-Irrigated
9507 bu/acre - Kevin Armstrong – Pantego, NC
2nd Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Non-Irrigated
9737 bu/acre - Kevin Matthews – East Bend, NC
1st Place | No-Till, Irrigated
2446 bu/acre
Ohio State Yield Winners
- Matthew Bame – Findlay, OH
1st Place | Conventional, Non-Irrigated
5143 bu/acre
South Dakota State Yield Winners
- Taylor & Renee Swisher – Groton, SD
2nd Place | No-Till, Non-Irrigated
7625 bu/acre - Travis Swisher – Groton, SD
2nd Place | Strip-Till, Minimum Till, Mulch, Ridge-Till, Non-Irrigated
6672 bu/acre
Congratulations to all 2025 NCGA Yield Contest winners. Your achievements set a high bar, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside you in the seasons ahead.
Built on Smart Decisions and Strong Partnerships
Every one of these results reflects a full season of smart decisions—from early planning through in-season management and harvest execution. While no two farms are the same, these growers share a commitment to pushing performance while managing inputs with intention.
Concept AgriTek is honored to be part of these success stories. We are proud to partner with growers who, like us, take a systematic approach to improving soil and plant nutrition year-round.
While recognition moments like these are worth celebrating, the real value lies in the relationships that continue into the next season. As growers look ahead, Concept AgriTek is ready to review results, discuss goals, and build fertility strategies that support the season to come.
