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grower leaders of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). For
complete stories and updated NCGA information, visit www.ncga.com or
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- NCGA Concerned as Missouri River Barge Traffic Declines
- NCGA’s McCauley Sees Corn Grower Involvement Key to Successful Year
- NCGA Urges Growers to Manage Herbicide Programs
- Register for NCGA 2007 Membership Symposium
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The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) wishes you a happy and prosperous 2007. NCGA offices will be closed Monday, Jan.1.
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NCGA Concerned as Missouri River Barge Traffic Declines
This year's shipping season on the Missouri River was the weakest in 55 years as low water levels forced companies to find other avenues for freight, The Kansas City Star reported. (More On This Story)
NCGA’s McCauley Sees Corn Grower Involvement Key to Successful Year
As 2006 comes to an end, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Ken McCauley reflected on the wins and losses of the year and what he and the organization are looking forward to in 2007. (More On This Story)
NCGA Urges Growers to Manage Herbicide Programs
Recent reports of herbicide-resistant giant ragweed in Indiana and Ohio, and similar reports of herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth (pigweed) in Georgia and North Carolina once again focus attention on the need for weed resistant management (WRM) programs. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) urges growers to adapt and follow a consistent WRM program. (More On This Story)
Register for NCGA 2007 Membership Symposium
Calling all NCGA recruiters! The 6th annual National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Membership Symposium will be held Feb. 7-9 at the historic Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, Tenn. (More On This Story)
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AROUND THE CORN BELT
News
from State Associations
Michigan: For the seventh year check-off funded research will be presented at the Corn and Soybean Winter Research meetings. The information collected from Michigan State University researchers funded through the corn and soybean check-offs will be highlighted. The Corn and Soybean Winter Research Meetings, begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m., in the following locations:
- Jan. 15 – Ubly Heights Country Club, Ubly, Jim Mantey (989) 269-9949
- Jan. 18 – Van Buren Center, Lawrence, Mike Staton (269) 657-7745
- Jan. 19 – Eagle Eye Golf Club, Bath, Marilyn Thelen (989) 224-5240
- Jan. 23 – Dow Center, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mike Metzger (517) 788-4292
To register for one of the winter research meetings, call the extension agent at the number listed for the location you wish to attend.
South Dakota: Congressman Collin Peterson, D-Minn., will deliver the keynote address at the 21st Annual Meeting of the SDCGA on Jan. 6, 2007 at the Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. Rep. Peterson will become Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in January.
Tickets for the Annual Meeting banquet are $25 for members of the SDCGA or $100 for non-members. The day-long educational seminars are at no cost and open to the public. Register by calling the SDCGA at 605-334-0100.
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