Amid many challenges of 2020, with COVID-19, lockdowns and disruption of supply chains, our livestock still have to eat, and our farmers did not stop working.

The 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) presented by Massey Ferguson celebrates its 15th edition with a record of 380 entries vying for the top spot.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 336 entries and presented awards to the top five finishers at the Mycogen Seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon during World Dairy Expo.

Since its early origins in south-central Asia, alfalfa has spread around the globe and is utilized as a top-quality forage for livestock. The feeding value of the crop has made it the most cultivated forage legume in the world. Despite this distinction, there has always been the desire by alfalfa workers to improve alfalfa’s performance to an even higher level.

In preparation for the 75th celebration of American Forage and Grassland Council’s (AFGC) beginnings, producers were surveyed to find out what forage practices had changed or been adopted – and there were surprises.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated a record-breaking 1,066 entries and presented awards to top finishers at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl awards luncheon, sponsored by Mycogen Seeds, at World Dairy Expo on October 4th.