Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2025 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes, made possible by generous award sponsors.
The deadline to submit corn silage samples is July 10, while all other entries must be submitted by August 21. The $40 entry fee provides entry into the contest along with a detailed sample analysis that is sent to entrants after judging is complete. Entry forms are available at www.foragesuperbowl.org or by contacting any of the following sponsors.
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is comprised of eight divisions that evaluate samples through lab and visual analyses. The winning entry of each division earns a cash award of $2,500, with additional cash prizes presented to second through fifth place. The divisions and their sponsors are Dairy Hay, sponsored by QLF Agronomy; Commercial Hay, sponsored by CROPLAN; Grass Hay, sponsored by Barenbrug USA; Alfalfa Haylage, sponsored by Ag-Bag by RCI; Mixed/Grass Haylage, sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition; Baleage, sponsored by Agri-King, Inc.; Standard Corn Silage, sponsored by Scherer Inc.; Cereal Forage – Ensiled, sponsored by ByronPRO/Byron Seed; and Brown Midrib (BMR) Corn Silage.
A Grand Champion Forage Producer is also named in the contest and receives a check for $2,500, sponsored by Legacy Seeds. The Grand Champion First-Time Entrant is awarded a $2,000 cash award courtesy of Brevant seeds. Special awards also presented in the contest are the $1,000 Quality Counts Award for Hay/Haylage sponsored by Agri-King, Inc. and the $1,000 Quality Counts Award for Corn Silage sponsored by Silostop.
Additional support for the 41st annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl is provided by general sponsors, ForageMate and La Crosse Seed.
All award winners will be recognized at the Forage Superbowl Luncheon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is organized in partnership between Dairyland Laboratories, Inc., Hay & Forage Grower, US Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin, and World Dairy Expo. To learn more, visit www.foragesuperbowl.org.
