NCGA Reminds Growers of Jan. 19 Early Registration Deadline for 2006 Commodity Classic (12-30-05)

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) urges corn growers to take advantage of the Jan. 19 early registration deadline for the 2006 Commodity Classic in Anaheim, Calif, March 2-4. Grower members who register by Jan. 19 will save $50.

“Commodity Classic is one of the highlights of the year for NCGA, and we encourage growers will take advantage of the discounted price,” said Gene Youngquist, NCGA Commodity Classic co-chair.
Commodity Classic is the annual convention and trade show presented by NCGA and the American Soybean Association. It brings growers together with key decision-makers in the agricultural industry and farmer leaders from around the country. Through powerful educational sessions, growers will learn from respected industry leaders about how to improve farm efficiency and profitability.

Full registration includes:
* Trade Show access that includes opening reception, lunch and coffee break
* A provocative General Session
* Learning Center sessions, WIN sessions and Early Riser Marketing Session
* NCGA banquet
* Evening of Entertainment

Special events specifically for corn growers include:

March 1
NCGA issues briefing, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
NCGA open forum and policy discussion, 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
CornPAC auction, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

March 2
NCGA Corn Congress, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

March 3
National Corn Yield Contest state winners awards breakfast, 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
National Corn Yield Contest national winners awards banquet, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

March 4
NCGA Corn Congress, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

“We have an exciting agenda planned, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Anaheim,” Youngquist said.

If growers miss the early registration deadline, there is a second registration period that offers a discounted price from Jan. 20-Feb.9.

To learn more about Commodity Classic and to download a registration brochure, visit www.commodityclassic.com.