winter feeding

Black Angus cow in tall fescue. (Adobe Stock │ #663974851 - jackienix)
Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

Stretch your winter feed supply by renting acres for stockpiled fescue

Renting pasture for stockpiling forage may offer a cost-effective alternative to baling or buying hay. Read More

Square bales of alfalfa hay for cattle are lying on the field. (Adobe Stock │ #369798473 - malshak_off)
Crops, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Soil Health

Forage feeding and soil fertility

Cows in the stable eat hay. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #322327093 - Lukas)
Cow Calf, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

High quality hay after calving a must



Alfalfa stand with approximately 12 inches of top growth prior to winter dormancy. The last cut in this stand was performed in early September, and this photo was taken in late October. This stand will be hayed immediately following the first killing frost. Photo by Romulo Lollato, K-State Research and Extension.

Alfalfa as a supplemental protein

Hay bale in a field (Photo courtesy MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

Three steps to prepare for winter feeding of livestock