Cover Crops A Potential Grazing Source

Farmers needing to find another source of forage for their cattle are encouraged to consider using cover crops. Derek Brake, University of Missouri Extension livestock forage specialist…

Brake says one advantage for cattle is extending time spent foraging rather than going to stored hay or feed. However, he says to achieve that, cover crops need to be planted soon.

MU Extension livestock forage specialist Derek Brake notes that it will take time for cattle to learn to graze cover crops they’re not familiar with, but once they do, they won’t shy away from it.

Brake is a presenter on this year’s virtual field day series of videos posted by MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.