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Hay tests can be a useful tool for producers

Benjamin Herrold
Nov 1, 2018
Nov 1, 2018 Updated Nov 16, 2018

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Gene Schmitz, a University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, has seen a lot of variety in hay samples this year. He says hay testing can be a good idea for producers.

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