| NCGA
National Corn Yield Contest Final Deadline Aug. 1 (7-26-05) |
| Commodity
Classic Promotions Announced |
The National
Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is reminding corn growers the Aug.
1 deadline for the 2005 National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC) is fast
approaching. To celebrate the contest’s 40th anniversary NCGA
is also announcing drawings that will send winning entrants to the
2006 Commodity Classic in Anaheim, Calif.
"Contest
participants improve their operations by getting a unique opportunity
to compare their own proven corn production capabilities with farmers
in their state and across the country," said NCGA Director
of Livestock and Economic Analysis Max Starbuck. "The NCYC's
goal is to educate farmers on improving their methods of production
to increase profitability while addressing environmental concerns."
For the 40th
anniversary promotion, all entrants will qualify for a drawing for
five expense-paid trips, including airfare and three nights lodging,
to Commodity Classic, the combined convention and trade show of
NCGA and the American Soybean Association. Two winners will be chosen
from among Class A entrants, two from among Class AA entrants and
one from among new entrants. Winners will be announced after Oct.
1.
”The 40th
anniversary drawings are an added incentive for corn growers to
enter the nation’s premier production contest,” Starbuck
said. “This is an excellent opportunity for growers to experience
both the NCYC and Commodity Classic.”
Winners of
this year's NCYC will be honored at Commodity Classic held March
2-4. Along with national recognition, they receive prizes from participating
seed, equipment and crop protection companies.
The entry fee
for the Aug. 1 deadline is $95. Corn growers can enter online at
online
entry form. Entry forms are posted at entry
form - PDF. For more information on this year's NCYC, contact
Judy Hall at 636-733-9004, ext. 129, or e-mail at hall@ncga.com.