Cows Thrive on Standing Forage for Fall, Winter Grazing
Del Deterling
DTN/Progressive Farmer
Dean Hopkins believes he has found a cheaper way to winter cows.
Instead of feeding expensive hay and supplement, he makes greater use of standing grasses in the field for late fall and early winter grazing. By the time this standing grass is utilized, ryegrass or clover is available to carry cows until bermudagrass greens up in the spring.