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Students apply their knowledge of various forage species to evaluate hay based on physical properties, identify species common to pastures and complete quiz that tests team members’ knowledge of different aspects of forages.  Teams consist of 3 or 4 members.

*This CDE has no area level state qualifying contest! 
 
RESOURCES:
The 2025 contest will consist of the following chapters from the Southern Forages book:
Chapter 6 - Cool Season Grasses 
Chapter 23 - Common Forage-Livestock Disorders

Southern Forages, 5th edition, 2015
ISBN - 13:978-0-9960199-2-7
 
****Forage Evaluation Plant ID CDs are no longer available to help train contests.  Instead, you may order a flash drive with this same training information.  The order form can be found in the document section below*** 

Order from: International Plant Nutrition Institute
3500 Parkway Lane, Suite 550
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092-2844
Phone: 770-825-8082
Fax: 770-449-0439
E-mail: circulation@ipni.net

Genuine Judging Card Scan sheet #811TX-2 is required for this contest! 



   
 
  Corporate Sponsors
     
  Justin Boots  
   

  2025 State Event
     

Date: April 25

Location: Sam Houston State University

Superintendent: Dr. Bobby Lane


 
   

     
     
 
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