Corn harvest is coming quickly for those picking high moisture corn. And with dry conditions and heat, traditional harvest may start sooner than what is typical. With severe drought conditions impacting large portions of the Midwest, forage production on rangeland and pasture has been significantly reduced. Hay production has also been impacted by the drought, leading to yields that in many places are only one-third to one-half of the long-term average and in some places farther west even less. That means for many cow-calf producers, there will be little fall and winter grazing available. Hay also will be in short supply. Corn residue grazing, especially on irrigated pivots, is going to be in high demand. Demand for corn residue grazing will exceed supply in many locations.
Corn-residue grazing could be energy source
Consider leaving some corn standing for the cows when combining.
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