Key Takeaways
- A world-record non-irrigated soybean yield was achieved using a conservation-focused system, as reported by Locus.
- Locus biological products played a central role in improving root health and nutrient efficiency.
- The record yield reached 154.98 bushels per acre in a no-till field.
- The program combined biologicals, foliar nutrition, and phosphorus-efficiency technologies.
- Results were independently verified and designed to be scalable for commercial growers.
Locus Biologicals Drive Record Performance in No-Till Soybeans
Veteran grower Chris Weaver of Hickory Hollow Farms has set a new world record for non-irrigated soybean yield, harvesting 154.98 bushels per acre in a no-till production system. The achievement was the result of a coordinated agronomic program developed in collaboration with Locus, Concept AgriTek, and AgroTech USA.
The record was achieved without irrigation, highlighting how biological inputs and nutrient-efficiency technologies can raise yield ceilings while maintaining conservation-minded practices. The program was implemented under real-world farming conditions, using standard equipment and commercially available products.
“We didn’t chase a record with gimmicks,” said Weaver. “What made the difference was having a trusted team around the farm, with Locus biologicals working in sync with our nutrition and agronomy.”
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