World Forage Analysis Superbowl goes virtual

By Mike Rankin, Managing Editor

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl will announce winners virtually at noon on September 30 via webcast of the Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon. Interested contestants, sponsors, media, and forage enthusiasts can register to attend the free online event here: http://bit.ly/ForageSuperbowl2020

The contest will award $1,500 to the top individuals in each division, with additional cash prizes to second through fifth place. The contest divisions and corresponding sponsors include: Standard Corn Silage sponsored by Scherer Inc.; Brown Midrib Corn Silage, sponsored by Brevant seeds; Baleage, sponsored by Agri-King, Inc.; Commercial Hay, sponsored by NEXGROW Alfalfa; Dairy Hay, sponsored by W-L Research; Alfalfa Haylage, sponsored by Ag-Bag by RCI; Grass Hay, sponsored by Barenbrug USA; and Mixed/Grass Haylage, sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

Awards will also be presented to four additional outstanding forage samples. Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health is providing a $2,500 cash award to the Grand Champion Forage Producer, while the Grand Champion First-Time Entrant will receive $2,000 from sponsor Kuhn North America, Inc. CROPLAN By WinField supports a prize for the Quality Counts Awards for Hay/Haylage and additional prize money will be awarded for Quality Counts Corn Silage. The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is also made possible by its General Sponsors: National Hay Association, New Holland, Passion Ag, Inc., Provimi, and its Platinum Sponsor, Brevant seeds.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is organized in partnership with Dairyland Laboratories, Inc., Hay & Forage Grower, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and World Dairy Expo. To learn more, visit foragesuperbowl.org.