Forage inventory decent despite dry end to growing season

Jeff DeYoung
Nov 16, 2024
Nov 16, 2024

hay field — Pockets of the Midwest remain in moderate to severe drought, but early rainfall allowed farmers to get at least two decent hay cuttings.
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Hay supplies vary as the calendar moves toward winter.

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