Johnson County Hay Show
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Join us for the 2026 Johnson County Hay Show! Johnson County residents can submit hay samples to the office from October 13-15th. The winners of the contest will be announced at the Johnson County Hay Show program on Thursday, November 19th from 6-8 pm in Cleburne.
Entry Rules:
- Sample must be from this year’s hay, raised in Johnson County.
- Hay samples may be from either square or round bales.
- They may not be taken from outer 4-6 inches of round bales.
- Samples from square bales should be from middle of the bale.
Sample Submission
- Participants should submit at least 1 gallon sized bag of hay.
- Entire bales will not be accepted.
Sample Testing
- Samples will be sent to Texas A&M Forage Lab.
- Individual results will be given to participant once received from the lab.
- Hay samples will be scored based on ADF, TDN and % Crude Protein.
Awards
- Recognition of top 10%
- Best of Show in varying categories
- Best of Show Youth Entry (4-H or FFA member involved in hay production)
All results will be announced at the Johnson County Hay Show on Thursday, November 20th from 6-8 pm at the Cleburne Conference Center. More details to come. Program will feature steak tip dinner, forage related talk, and contest awards.
Entry Rules:
- Sample must be from this year’s hay, raised in Johnson County.
- Hay samples may be from either square or round bales.
- They may not be taken from outer 4-6 inches of round bales.
- Samples from square bales should be from middle of the bale.
Sample Submission
- Participants should submit at least 1 gallon sized bag of hay.
- Entire bales will not be accepted.
Sample Testing
- Samples will be sent to Texas A&M Forage Lab.
- Individual results will be given to participant once received from the lab.
- Hay samples will be scored based on ADF, TDN and % Crude Protein.
Awards
- Recognition of top 10%
- Best of Show in varying categories
- Best of Show Youth Entry (4-H or FFA member involved in hay production)
All results will be announced at the Johnson County Hay Show on Thursday, November 20th from 6-8 pm at the Cleburne Conference Center. More details to come. Program will feature steak tip dinner, forage related talk, and contest awards.
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Where is it happening?
Cleburne Conference Center, 1509 W Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 76033-4138, United States
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Host or PublisherTexas A&M Agrilife Extension Service-Johnson County




