2017 Fall Farm Outlook

2017 Logan County Fall Farm Outlook Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Oct. 25, 2017 Page 21 company to offer renewable isosorbide on a commercial scale, to replace BPA in the plastics market. An article in Farm Futures (June 8, 2017) says that the National Corn Growers Association and NineSigma launched a global competition to identify new and innovative uses for field corn to create significant market demand. Up to six winning proposals will be selected and winners will each receive $25,000. The entries were due in September 28, 2017, and the winners will be announced in February 2018. While giving away $150,000 is not insignificant, it is a tiny offering in light of this multi-billion dollar yearly problem. Since the stakes are so high, why not make the prize higher as well? Offering a million dollars to the person/persons/corporation Continued ►► Photo by Jan Youngquist Corn appears strong with full ears entering final stages.