Weather predictions could impact forage

Pasture summer heat (Photo: AI generated image)

In parts of the High Plains region, recent developing dry conditions are starting to raise concerns about reduced forage production from pasture and rangelands as we move into the rest of the spring and summer.

These circumstances should prompt producers to consider the possibility of securing a portion of the expected hay supplies needed for next fall and winter now.

Nebraska Extension has several resources at beef.unl.edu on strategies for dealing with drought conditions related to cattle production.