Compete in the 40th world forage analysis Superbowl

May 23, 2024

By Farms.com

Forage producers are encouraged to join the 40th World Forage Analysis Superbowl, hosted alongside the World Dairy Expo, for an opportunity to compete for significant cash rewards. With a total prize pool exceeding $26,000, the competition promises to be rewarding for participants.

Submission deadlines vary - Corn silage samples are due by July 10, while all other entries must be submitted by August 22. Entrants pay a $40 fee, which covers participation and includes a detailed sample analysis post-judging. Entry forms are accessible online at www.foragesuperbowl.org or through contact with listed award sponsors.

The contest features eight divisions, evaluating samples through lab and visual analyses. Winners of each division receive a $2,500 cash prize, with additional rewards for second through fifth place.

Special awards, including the Grand Champion Forage Producer and Grand Champion First-Time Entrant, will be presented at the Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon during World Dairy Expo on October 2, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is a collaborative initiative involving Dairyland Laboratories, Inc., Hay & Forage Grower, US Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin, and World Dairy Expo. Visit www.foragesuperbowl.org for further details and to enter the competition.

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