The National Wheat Yield Contest considers more than just bushels. It also looks at quality characteristics with test weight, protein, flour and baking data. There is one quality winner in the quality division from North Dakota. Austin Kautzman at Mott had a protein content of nearly 14 percent, a falling number of 3.99 and excellent baking characteristics. “People really should get involved because the growers that have been doing this contest are telling me that they have raised the yields on their own farm, some are telling me 20 bushels per acre,” said Anne Osborne, who oversees the contest for the National Wheat Foundation. “If growers get involved in the contest, it’s about what they’re learning and how they can do better high yields and high quality. The winners will be recognized at Commodity Classic in Denver.
