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Dr. Eric Bailey: Forage Frontiers | Ep. 65

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Strategies for Managing Winter Hay Feeding and Land Carrying Capacity

Feeding hay for more than 30-45 days in winter should prompt farmers to assess if their land's carrying capacity matches the forage demand from their cow herd. To address hay shortage, one can consider reducing cow numbers per acre or using cover crops like cereal rye for additional forage. Harvesting and feeding hay offsite leads to nutrient loss from the land, necessitating additional fertilization. Rolling out hay can aid in improving manure distribution and minimizing pasture impact from cows.

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