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U.S. Corn Still on Track for Near Record Harvest
The 2010 U.S. corn crop is still on track to compete with previous years with both yield and production forecast to be the third-highest on record according to U.S. Department of Agriculture reports released on November 9. With a projected surplus of 827 million bushels, this crop demonstrates that U.S. corn farmers will continue to meet all demands for food, feed, fuel and fiber.
In this report, USDA reduced production and yield estimates slightly to 12.5 billion bushels and 154.3 bushels per acre.
Early Registration for Corn Yield Contest Closing
With only nine days of early registration left, the time to sign up for the National Corn Growres Association National Corn Yield Contest is now. Growers can utilize a quick and easy online application to take advantage of the reduced early registration fee of $80 for entries received before July 1. After that date, the online entry will continue to be available, but entry fees return to the $110 level. To qualify for the contest, entries must be postmarked no later than August 2.
Now in its 46th year, the contest has been trending toward increasi
