It’s time again for producers from all around the Southeast to compete for who has the best hay/baleage around! Winners of the 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest will be announced on the first day of SUNBELT AG EXPO October 15, 2019
The GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the Southeastern Hay Contest (Overall Highest RFQ) will receive the choice of the use of a new Massey Ferguson RK Series rotary rake or a new Massey Ferguson DM Series Professional disc mower for the 2020 hay production season, $1,000 cash AND bragging rights of course!
Each of the 7 categories has been sponsored by additional industry partners. Sponsors will provide cash awards to the top 3 places in each category including $150 for 1st prize, $100 for 2nd prize, and $75 for 3rd prize. (Individual farms will only be recognized for their top entry in each category)
Categories:
- Warm Season Perennial Grass Hay (Bermudagrass, Bahiagrass, etc.)
- Alfalfa Hay
- Perennial Peanut Hay
- Cool Season Perennial Grass Hay (Tall Fescue, Orchardgrass, etc.)
- Mixed Annual Grass, or other Hay (Legume/Grass Mixtures, Millet, Ryegrass, etc.)
- Grass Baleage (High moisture grass forage ensiled in wrapped bales)
- Legume Baleage (High moisture legume or grass/legume mixtures ensiled in wrapped bales
5 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2019.
Entries must include the signature of your local County Agent to verify authenticity.FOR RULES AND ENTRY FORMS, CLICK HERE
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I you have any questions about the contest give us a call.