Staff at The Ohio State University
For many Midwest livestock operations, hay remains one of the largest and most important feed resources on the farm. Yet hay quality can vary widely depending on harvest timing, storage conditions and plant maturity. Without testing, feeding and purchasing decisions are often based on color alone. That type of decision making can lead to underfeeding, overfeeding or unnecessary supplementation costs. A forage analysis gives producers a clearer picture of the true quality of the hay and helps them make better decisions.
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