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Indiana Corn Growers Medal Contest Spurs Farmers
County agents report a state wide corn growing contest with medals for 100 bushel plus yields per acre. Thirty four contestants completed the requirements. first prize 110.23 bushels per acre at 17.57 cents per bushel, rent and labor 19.36 per acre. Sixth place 100.34 bushels per acre at 19.4 cents per bushel with 19.52 rent and fertilizer costs. Average yield and costs noted, inspiring Indiana farmers to boost corn and farm production.
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Randolph County
Indiana