- The early-entry deadline for the popular National Corn Yield Contest is Wednesday, July 1, the National Corn Growers Association reminds growers.
- Safe equipment is critical when working in agricultural environments that can contain chemicals, explosive gases, flammable vapors or combustible dust. Energizer Intrinsically Safe Lights are Class I Division I safety certified, impact resistant and “safety orange” for instant recognition.
- The Honduran Foundation for the Promotion of Investments and Exports, FIDE, will hold two free seminars in the United States this month: Chicago at the World Trade Center Illinois and FIDE, 8 a.m. to noon Friday, June 26; San Jose at the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, June 29.
- NOVUS International created a Biological Marketing Department with the addition of Bruce King as Director of Biological Markets and John Browning as Organic Acids Product Manager for organic acids.
- Standard & Poor’s announced the launch of the S&P Agribusiness North America Index, the industry’s first index comprised solely of agribusiness companies in North America.
FYI: (I posted this on the wrong blog entry!)
To accommodate farmers who had to deal with late planting challenges, the National Corn Growers Association has extended the deadline for early entries to the National Corn Yield Contest. To be eligible for the $75 entry fee rate, mailed entries must be postmarked or submitted online no later than July 10.
The previous early-entry deadline was July 1. This change does not extend the final deadline of Aug. 1. NCGA will review the national planting progress reports July 20 to determine if there is a need to extend the Aug. 1 final deadline.