One of the biggest risks when planting annual forages, especially on non-irrigated ground, is getting the right amount of precipitation to make it grow. If the annual forage production is taking the place of a fallow period, especially in western Nebraska, there also may be concerns about the effect it has on the soil moisture available for the primary grain crops in the rotation. To manage this risk, producers may want to consider buying a crop insurance policy under the Annual Forage Insurance Plan. To be eligible for coverage under AFIP, producers must be planting the annual forage crops for use as livestock feed or fodder.
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Nebraska Farmer |
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