In an epic battle against mother nature, five farmers also compete in the National Corn Growers Association for top yield in corn production. Join them on a journey through the 2017 growing season as they each strive to be the best farmer in the world.
David Hula and Randy Dowdy are off to a quick start this year. The weather is cooperating and they are both able to get the corn crop in the ground with no major issues.
With record breaking rain fall, some of the Warriors are still not able to plant. The ones that have are regretting it.
Managing a crop is not easy, especially on high yield corn. There are so many products to use. The Warriors create custom applications for high yield corn.
The corn at one Warrior farms was mistreated and is not happy. Self inflicted wounds can be extra painful in battle.
What is the deal with the corn prices? The price of corn seems locked into place forever, regardless of supply. The Warriors discuss markets.
The Corn Warriors are doing everything they can to survive this year. Treatments have stopped on lots of acres, but there is still hope in places for a good contest pull. Kevin seems to have had it the worst with most of his acres totally wiped out. Dan has corn in the ground but it is still very...
With the few Warriors that are still in the running, management is at a crucial stage. Knowing when and what rates is crucial.
The morning brings needed moisture for plants and a prayer just to pick some corn this year.
David and Randy are still harvesting and looking for some big yields. Things are starting to look pretty good for the two Warriors. It's a close race this year.
After a long, hard year for most of the Warriors, there is no telling how the yields will pan out. Corn Warriors assigns points for different aspects of each Warriors farming practice, evening the playing field. Not just the most bushels wins anymore. Watch now to see who won the 2019 Corn Warrio...