Stockpiling can increase forage for fall

Stockpiling can increase forage for fall

MARK MECHLING

Zanesville Times Recorder (OH)

The recent heat slowed down pasture and hay growth. Stockpiling is one tool that farmers can use to increase forage quantities for fall. Jeff McCutcheon, Knox County Extension Educator, describes how to stockpile forages.

Stockpiling forages for grazing in winter is one management tool every beef producer should utilize. Why, because winter feed costs are the single biggest costs in most beef operations. Grazing is the cheapest way to feed cattle.

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