(Madison, Wisconsin) - The 2019 World Forage Analysis Superbowl winners were announced Wednesday, October 2, during the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin where FS InVISION DairySelect and W-L Alfalfa had outstanding performances. There were 336 entries this year, with six FS customers placing in the top 10 in various categories.
The following Insight FS customers took home top honors in the 2019 World Forage Analysis Superbowl in the Corn Silage Division, both submitting FS 61SX1. There was not another hybrid in the top ten that was recognized more than once.
- Corn Silage Division
Randy and Judy Ackers, Acker Farms – Insight FS
2nd Place with FS 61SX1
Kyle Levetzow, Model Dairy Farms – Insight FS
10th Place with FS 61SX1
FS 61SX1 is known to be a show-stopper with its high-yielding genetics, attractive field appearance, and health. Add to that, it is a solid performer under saturated soil conditions and has the ability to yield 250+ bushels/acre.
"This is the first year we have had two FS InVISION DairySelect entries place in the top ten of the corn silage category," said GROWMARK Dairy Account Manager, Don Majeski. "I think it says a lot about the performance of FS 61SX1 and we are very excited."
W-L Alfalfas were also well represented at the Superbowl with four top ten finishes within their respective divisions.
- Alfalfa Baleage Division
Kendall Guither, AgView FS
2nd place with WL 375HVX
Katherine Guither, AgView FS
3rd place with WL 365HQ
Bradenburg Hay & Cattle, Piatt County FS
8th Place with WL 341HVX
S&B Dairy, South Central FS
5th Place with WL 375HVX
GROWMARK Senior Seed Marketing Manager, Greg Fonger adds, "We are very proud to have had six of our FS companies have customers place in the top ten in this years Forage Superbowl, three of those placing in the top three. GROWMARK would like thank those growers for their participation in this event submitting FS and W-L products and send them our sincere congratulations on their honors."
Learn more about FS InVISION 61SX1 here. Or view are entire W-L alfalfa line-up.