LUBBOCK, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Warren County, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest 2025 yield at 239.93 bushels per acre.
“On behalf of the National Sorghum Producers, it is a privilege to recognize our 2025 yield contest winners,” NSP Board of Directors Chair Amy France said. “The performance we’re seeing this year reflects the resilience, ingenuity and determination of sorghum farmers nationwide. Their achievements not only elevate our industry but also inspire the next generation of growers. We are excited to honor this year’s winners at 2026 Commodity Classic.”
Noteworthy yields are spotlighted across three distinct divisions spanning from the eastern to western U.S. regions. In the 2025 National Sorghum Yield Contest, first place honors go to:
- Chris Santini from Warren County, New Jersey, in the Irrigated Eastern division, achieving a yield of 239.93 bushels per acre – Pioneer 85P58;
- RK Farms from Cimarron County, Oklahoma, in the Irrigated Western division, achieving a yield of 237.15 bushels per acre – Pioneer 85P75;
- Jeff Barlieb from Warren County, New Jersey, in the Dryland Tillage Eastern division, achieving a yield of 226.73 bushels per acre – Pioneer 85P58;
- Stewart Family Farms LLC from Washington County, Kansas, in the Dryland Tillage Western division, achieving a yield of 213.30 bushels per acre – Pioneer 84G62;
- Jon Stutzman from Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the Dryland No-Till Eastern division, achieving a yield of 211.15 bushels per acre – Pioneer 85P58;
- and Gamble Farms GP from Kiowa County, Kansas, in the Dryland No-Till Western division, achieving a yield of 199.14 bushels per acre – Pioneer 85Y88.
France continued, “These exceptional yields underscore sorghum’s growing importance in a sustainable and competitive farm landscape. Innovation and perseverance are opening new doors for this crop, and it’s energizing to see producers leading the way.”
The national and state winners will receive further recognition in February 2026 during Commodity Classic in San Antonio.
For a comprehensive rundown of the Sorghum Yield Contest’s national, state and county outcomes, or to learn more about the contest, please visit sorghumgrowers.com/