World Forage Analysis Superbowl Announces 2011 Winners

October 6, 2011

Almost 400 entries from 23 states competed for top honors and over $22,000 in cash prizes at the 28th annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl.

Kelli Hinman of Wheatland, Wyo., was named Champion Forage Producer and received a $2,500 check from Nutrisave Forage Management Systems. Bappe Farm of Riverton, Wyo., was named Champion First Time Entrant and received $1,500 from Kuhn North America. Champion forage producers were honored on Oct. 5, at the Mycogen World Forage Analysis Superbowl Awards Luncheon, held at World Dairy Expo.

Other champions include:

· Dairy Hay: S & B Dairy, Sigel, Ill.

· Dairy Haylage: Corner Oak Farm, Grand Blanc, Mich.

· Standard Corn Silage: Kim Leudeman, Hersey, Mich.

· Brown MidRib Corn Silage: Jon Merrell, Wolcott, N.Y.

· Grass Hay: Danko Farms, Powell, Wyo.

· Commercial Hay: Hardrock Farms, Wheatland, Wyo.

· Commercial Baleage: Pounder Bros Inc., Delavan, Wis.