Late Summer Forage Options and Management Strategies in Drought or Dry Summer
Steve Barnhart ( October, 2003 )
Summary
In this article are options and factors for your consideration when dealing with forages in dry summers or drought years. Among the factors influencing planning decisions are: recent rainfall and soil moisture conditions; nutritional requirements of the various types of livestock; quantity and quality of 'new crop' hay available; condition and availability of drought-stressed corn and other grain crops; and possible herbicide residues in drought forage.
Details
| Organization | Iowa State University Extension |
| Publisher | Iowa State University |
| Publication Date | October, 2003 |
| Publication Views | 781 |
| Material Type | Written Material |
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