Nov. 4: The Dec. 1 deadline for completed harvest forms for those growers participating in the 2009 National Corn Yield Contest is fast approaching, and the National Corn Growers Association reminds entrants that the online harvest form, which is now available for use, can help speed up their reporting of corn harvest information.

“This form allows growers to easily and accurately submit their information,” said Steve Ebke, chairman of the NCGA Production and Stewardship Action Team. “The online form is a win-win option as it saves time and effort both for entrants and staff, who are again dealing with a record number of entries, by streamlining the entire process.”

The National Corn Yield Contest is in its 45th year and remains NCGA’s most popular program for members. This year, NCGA has processed 6,954 entries – a 3.5 percent increase over 2008 (6,722 entries) and 41 percent increase over 2007 (4,932 entries).

Click here for more information on the National Corn Yield Contest. Entrants can click here to access the online form directly. It is a requirement that all Initial Harvest Report Forms and any corresponding Recheck Harvest Report Forms must be printed and saved when the user is prompted. There is no exception to the required mailing of all harvest report forms to NCGA with proper documentation attached. Forms and other required documentation must be sent by mail to NCGA, and postmarked no later than seven days after the final yield check, or by Dec. 1, whichever is earlier. See complete rules for details.