Some producers are still feeling the effects of a poor growing season and are scrambling to find affordable forage options for winter feed. Where drought was prominent, CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) acres where released for hay production to provide a resource for harvesting winter forage. Since CRP hay isn’t something cattle producers regularly work with, questions often arise regarding its utility as a viable feed source. While it will do in a pinch, there are a few things to keep in mind when using it. –Hay & Forage Grower Read more…
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