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Compete in the 40th world forage analysis Superbowl

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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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In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Gustavo Lima, PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University, discusses how grow-finish pigs respond to high soybean meal diets. He explains the initial drop in feed intake, changes in backfat, later adaptation, energy efficiency, amino acid utilization, and the rise in nitrogen excretion at higher inclusion levels. Listen now on all major platforms!

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“Once they got adapted to the diet, they can handle higher levels of inclusion of soybean meal.”

Meet the guest: Gustavo Lima / gustavo-lima-a9867127 is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University whose work focuses on swine nutrition, ingredient characterization, energy metabolism, caloric efficiency, and applied data analysis. With more than 15 years of experience in swine production across Latin America, Gustavo also brings expertise in environmental control, performance evaluation, barn ventilation, and grow-finish housing. Learn more from Gustavo Lima on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.