Entries open for 2026 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

MADISON, Wis. — Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America.

The 2026 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes, made possible by award sponsors, led by awards ceremony sponsor Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

The deadline to submit corn silage samples is July 9, while all other entries must be submitted by Aug. 20. The $45 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 tinyurl.com/Forage-Analysis-Superbowl or by contacting any of the event sponsors.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is comprised of nine 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; 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 Seeds; Brown Midrib Corn Silage, sponsored by KingFisher; and Commercial Hay, sponsored by CROPLAN and Grass Hay.

A Grand Champion Forage Producer is also named in the contest and receives a check for $2,500, and the Grand Champion First-Time Entrant is awarded a $2,000 cash award.

Special awards also include the $1,000 Quality Counts Award for Hay/Haylage sponsored by Agri-King and the $1,000 Quality Counts Award for Corn Silage sponsored by Silostop.

Additional support for the 42nd annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl is provided by general sponsors, Brevant seeds, DLF and ForageMate.

All award winners will be recognized at the Forage Superbowl Reception on Sept. 30 at World Dairy Expo.

In 2025, 232 entries were submitted from 12 states, including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Wyoming. A complete list of 2025 results can be found under the contests tab on World Dairy Expo’s website.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is organized in partnership between Dairyland Laboratories Inc., Hay & Forage Grower, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin and World Dairy Expo.

Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition.

The annual event will return Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 to Madison. Dairy producers can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest in the industry and connect with other producers.