NOTE: This article is a conversation starter at coffee shops or restaurants where producers meet routinely. It is good leave-behind information and makes good content for social media and newsletters.
Stewardship of harvested forage is as important as producing it in the first place.”
This year’s hay supplies are down six percent year over year <Link> making taking care of available hay important. Mark Z. Johnson shares some of the best practices to maintain hay quality during the winter and spring including:
- Storage site options and the need to elevate
- Directional orientation and spacing
- Coverings
Source: BEEF, December 5, 2022. Link.