Nov. 18: Only two weeks remain for growers participating in the 2009 National Corn Yield Contest to complete the necessary harvest forms. The National Corn Growers Association reminds entrants that the online harvest form can help speed up their reporting of corn harvest information as the crucial Dec. 1 deadline approaches, and the deadline will not be extended because of the late harvest.

“While we understand that growers are busy trying to catch up on harvesting, it is still very important that they make the December 1 postmark deadline,” said Steve Ebke, chairman of the NCGA Production and Stewardship Action Team. “The Corn Yield Contest continues to be a significant effort event during these times, and we hope that growers continue to support it though their full participation.”

The National Corn Yield Contest is in its 45th year and remains NCGA’s most popular program for members. This year, NCGA has processed 6,955 entries – a 3.5 percent increase over 2008 (6,727 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.