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."

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