Drought impacts hay crop – Stone County Extension Center to address issue
The drought this summer has caused many headaches for farmers now that they are facing winter with little forage and hay on hand to feed their livestock. The Stone County Extension Center is offering a program October 13 in Crane for farmers who want to discuss this issue and learn what their options are.
The program will focus on how to deal with high nitrate levels in feeds, precautions for nitrates and prussic acid, how to conserve hay supplies, supplementing pasture and hay and tips for buying hay.
“The drought has taken a major toll on beef and dairy farms in the area. High nitrates and short hay supplies will continue to plague these farms as we go into winter. Farmers need to know the precautions to take and take extra steps to conserve their feed supplies.” said Tim Schnakenberg, an agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension based in Galena.
Tim Schnakenberg and Eldon Cole, livestock specialist, will be on hand for the discussion. This program will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, at the Crane Fundamental Methodist Church in Crane, Missouri. The church is located ½ mile south of Crane on state highway D.
Contact the Stone County Extension Center at 417-357-6812 for more information.
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