A nationwide surge in hay prices is pushing livestock farmers into crisis, with prices in some areas exceeding those of rice. The scarcity of fodder, worsened by the recent floods across the country, ...
On the other hand, forage test results also reveal there is plenty of hay from the 2024 crop that is high in nutrient content and therefore requires no supplementation depending on the class of ...
While cost-effective, these options require careful management to avoid toxicity and are most effective when paired with adequate energy in the diet. Legume Hays Alfalfa and clover hay are naturally ...
As supplementation costs continue to rise across Nebraska, producers are looking for economical ways to meet protein and energy requirements of their cattle. Hay produced on irrigated grass and ...
The cattle market has seen fluctuation, not only from the highs of two years ago but also from last fall when live cattle futures traded under a $1. Every Tuesday night at the Lake Odessa Livestock ...
There’s no such thing as “snow-fed beef.” When pastures are buried under snow for months, cattle can’t graze. Farmers must supplement their diet with hay or other forages, which have to be grown, ...