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Building on the success of the first 10 years of the Southeastern Hay Contest, we are excited to announce a MAJOR EXPANSION of this contest! Massey Ferguson has joined us as the title sponsor for the SE Hay Contest! They will be providing the Grand Prize of a new Massey Ferguson RK Series rotary rake for the 2016 hay production season AND a $1000 cash prize! Additionally, Massey Ferguson will be providing the 1st Prize winner in the Warm Season Perennial Grass Category with the use of a new DM Series Professional disc mower for the 2016 hay production season!
We are also excited to announce that each of the 7 categories have been sponsored by more of our industry partners. These sponsorships will provide cash awards to the top 3 places in each category (1st prize $125, 2nd prize $75, and 3rd prize $50)!
The 7 categories are as follows:
1. Warm Season Perennial Grass Hay
2. Alfalfa Hay
3. Perennial Peanut Hay
4. Cool Season Perennial Grass Hay
5. Mixed, Annual Grass or Other Hay
6. Grass Baleage
7. Legume Baleage
So, is your hay and baleage the class of the field? Think you can vie for a winning combination? If so, then check out the rules and entry forms and enter today! The deadline for entry into the SE Hay Contest is 5 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015.
Learn more about the contest at https://sehaycontest.wordpress.com/.

 

 

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