The Wisconsin Soybean Association (WSA) Soybean Yield Contest is more than just a competition, it’s a platform for showcasing the ingenuity, dedication, and forward-thinking strategies of Wisconsin’s soybean growers. Established to inspire the adoption of new and innovative management practices, the contest highlights the critical role of sound agronomic and cultural techniques in driving productivity and sustainability across the state’s soybean production systems.

By recognizing outstanding achievements, the contest not only honors individual farmers but also fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement within the soybean community. Each entry reflects a commitment to advancing Wisconsin agriculture, balancing yield goals with stewardship of the land.

And now, we present the 2025 Soybean Yield Contest winners, leaders whose efforts exemplify excellence in soybean management and set the bar for future innovation!

Division 1:

1^st           Dalton Flansburgh, Crawford County (82.51 bu/a with Beck’s 2950E3)

2^nd          Pat and Karen Van Lanen, Outagamie County (76.84 bu/a with NK 15-G9E3S)

Division 2:

1^st           John Webb, Sauk County (90.00 bu/a with CROPLAN CP2230E)

2^nd          Adam Kolb, Manitowoc County (76.62 bu/a with Dairyland DSR-1505E)

Division 3:

1^st           Kevin Klahn, Rock County (115.54 bu/a with Pioneer P28Z30E)

                     *Inducted into WI 100 Bushel Soybean Club

2^nd          Joey Heneghan, Jefferson County (79.89 bu/a with Beck’s 2050E3)

• UW Bean Team, Columbia County (91.63 bu/a with Stine 22EG02). The UW Bean Team is made up of Dr. Conley’s graduate students and postdocs, who make all agronomic decisions for their entry. While they aren’t eligible for official prizes, their efforts are still recognized unofficially.

Division 4: 

1^st           Don and Doug Midthun, Dane County (107.20 bu/a with Asgrow AG24XF1)

2^nd          Ron Digman, Grant County (101.08 bu/a with Pioneer P28Z30E)

New Contestant Award

• Tanner Evenstad, Lafayette County (95.82 bu/a with Dyna-Gro S20EN84)

Planting Green Award

• Pat and Karen Van Lanen, Outagamie County (76.49 bu/a with NK 15-G9E3S)

For more information, please contact Shawn Conley, WI State Soybean Specialist at 608-800-7056 or spconley@wisc.edu