Missouri Soybean Yield Contest

About the Missouri Soybean Yield Contest

Missouri soybean growers continue to push what’s possible in the field. The Missouri Soybean Association Yield Contest recognizes growers who combine management, innovation and expertise to achieve outstanding yields across the state.

The contest includes both district and statewide competition, giving growers the opportunity to compete against farmers facing similar soils, weather and growing conditions. Growers compete within Missouri Soybean Association’s seven districts, with district winners advancing for statewide recognition and additional prizes.

District Competition

Growers compete within Missouri Soybean Association’s seven districts. Each district recognizes top yields in three production categories:

No-Tillage (Dryland)

Soybeans grown under qualifying no-till production practices without irrigation.

Tilled (Dryland)

Soybeans grown using qualifying tillage practices without irrigation.

Cover Crop

Soybeans must be planted without tillage into a cover crop. There is no restriction on the type of cover crop used or when it is terminated. Irrigation is not permitted in this category.

Yield Verification

Weigh wagons may be used for contest yields up to 90 bushels per acre. Any contest yield exceeding 90 bushels per acre must be rechecked, with the recheck serving as the official contest yield.

State-certified scales and moisture testers must be used for measuring and weighing recheck yields exceeding 90 bushels per acre. On-farm scales may be used if they are state certified.

Recognition & Prizes

Thanks to support from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and industry partners, top growers receive cash prizes and recognition for their achievements. District winners compete for statewide honors and additional prizes, while growers achieving yields of 100 bushels per acre or more receive additional recognition and prizes.