First-generation farmer Randy Dowdy of Valdosta, Georgia, has set the world record for corn yield with an average of 503 bushels per acre using DEKALB corn seed genetics. Dowdy achieved the record as part of the 2014 National Corn Growers Association’s 50th Annual National Corn Yield Contest.
“Monsanto would like to congratulate Randy Dowdy on setting this new world yield record for corn,” says Robert Fraley, Monsanto chief technology officer. “This accomplishment puts a spotlight on the important role that farmers all around the world play in society, and it showcases the valuable role that agriculture advancements can play in helping farmers achieve optimum and consistent corn performance so they can get the most from their land, wherever they are.”
