Yield totals are in, and we have the list of growers who snagged the top five spots in the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge. The growers on the list below were part of a group of 47 farming operations that participated in the 2024 contest. Now that the contest is complete, Nutrien Ag Solutions has awarded over $50,000 in prize money to the top five yielding growers to donate to a local organization of their choice.

As a reminder, the participating growers planted at least 80 acres of a Proven Seed hybrid of their choice, with phosphorus treated with Atlas XC. Throughout the season, field boundaries were mapped in Echelon, and Loveland Product applications, such as Awaken and Radiate, were applied. For more information about the Hometown Yield Challenge, check out the announcement article from last year.

“Awaken and Radiate are two of the foliar plant nutrition products available through the Loveland Products shelf while Atlas XC is part of Loveland’s fertilizer treatment portfolio. Each of these products aim to increase nutrient use efficiency while also contributing to a stronger overall plant health,” says Shelby LaRose, Crop Nutrition Product Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions Canada. “Part of our goal with the Hometown Yield Challenge was to promote our proprietary products in a unique way while also adding in a bit of friendly competition. It was special to be able to orchestrate this program where we could also give back to the communities our growers live and work in as well.”

Without further ado, we are excited to announce the two Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge grand prize winners, who will each be receiving $20,000 to donate to a charity of their choice:

• Hofmann Brothers Investments
• Chosen Local Organization: Muenster Community Centre
• Division: North Saskatchewan
• Nutrien Ag Solutions Crop Consultant: Marcel Simpson, Manager of the Humboldt, SK branch

Congratulations to Hofmann Brothers Investments and Chris on the big win! There were also three other operations that were runners up in the challenge and will receive $5,000 each in prize money to donate to a charity of their choice. The 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge runners up are:

“Thank you to all the growers who took part in our first ever Hometown Yield Challenge. The success of this program is rooted in your support and participation, so we thank you for your time and for joining us on this new adventure,” says Jesse Hamonic, Vice President & Country Head, Nutrien Ag Solutions Canada. “Also, a huge thank you to our CPAs who guided participants through this challenge. Our team is extremely proud to have offered this program in 2024 and to showcase our continued commitment to supporting the communities where we all live and work. These communities serve as a backbone to the Canadian ag industry and it’s our duty to make sure we are investing back in these areas to help them thrive.”

Please join us in congratulating all of the winners of the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge not only on a successful season, but for their generosity to their community as well!