Source: Jeremy Simes, Producer.com, September 20, 2018
Beef and forage specialists say cattle producers will likely have to turn to alternative feed this winter due to potential hay shortages.
For many parts of the Prairies, particularly in the southern regions, producers have been dealing with parched pastures and lower hay yields. Because of this, many may have to feed hay earlier than normal and turn to alternatives to keep cattle healthy throughout the winter.
If hauling in hay becomes an issue, producers can use straw in cattle diets to extend supplies, said Karin Lindquist, a beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture.
