Advanced production techniques, informed growing practices and improved seed varieties helped corn growers achieve high yields in the National Corn Growers Association’s 2009 National Corn Yield Contest, now in its 45th year. Winners were announced Dec. 18.

Winners will receive national recognition in publications such as the NCYC Corn Yield Guide, as well as cash trips or other awards from participating sponsoring seed, chemical and crop protection companies. In Anaheim, California, during the 2010 Commodity Classic, state winners will be presented awards at the NCYC Breakfast and national winners will receive awards at the Awards Banquet.

For those who have accepted the challenge to compete in past NCYC, there are several important changes to contest regulations. After each contest a group of NCGA corn growers review the NCYC Rules and approve changes to make the contest entry and harvest process less complicated while maintaining integrity.

ALL PROSPECTIVE ENTRANTS SHOULD REVIEW AND BE FAMILIAR WITH IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE RULES FOR THE 2009 CONTEST, ESPECIALLY REGARDING THE NUMBER OF SUPERVISORS REQUIRED FOR CHECKS AND RECHECKS. DETAILS ARE IN THE COVER LETTER WITH THE 2009 ENTRY FORM.

Click here 2010 National Corn Yield Contest Entry Letter, PDF

Click here 2010 National Corn Yield Contest Entry Form, PDF

Click here 2009 Corn Yield Contest National Winners

Click here 2009 Corn Yield Contest State Winners

Click here 2009 Supervisor Training Module, PDF