Summer Annuals, Greenchop Among Ways To Feed Livestock Amid Drought
July 28, 2023 11:54AM CDT
Corn impacted by extreme drought conditions in Cooper County (Photo courtesy of Todd Lorenz, University of Missouri Extension)
Ranchers and livestock producers continuing to deal with feed and forage shortages have a couple additional options to deal with persisting drought conditions. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz says one unusual idea is to plant a summer annual in pastures.
Another option is to harvest drought-stricken crops as either silage or greenchop. However, Schmitz warns not to harvest greenchop too soon after it rains.
University of Missouri Extension has additional drought management tips and resources available on their website.
