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Record 253 Bushel Corn Yield: Tech Meets Tradition

12/6/2025

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Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, reported a 253 bushels per acre corn yield on his family's Illinois farm during the 2025 harvest, the highest in years.
The yield came from advanced technologies, including improved seeds, weed retardants, pest control solutions, drone scanning, and artificial intelligence.
Rowe operates from Basel, Switzerland, yet remains connected to his family's farm, illustrating how science and tradition merge in modern farming.

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Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, reported a 253 bushels per acre corn yield on his family's Illinois farm during the 2025 harvest, the highest in years.
The yield came from advanced technologies, including improved seeds, weed retardants, pest control solutions, drone scanning, and artificial intelligence.
Rowe operates from Basel, Switzerland, yet remains connected to his family's farm, illustrating how science and tradition merge in modern farming.