winter feeding

Milo producers and MU employees William Lee, left, and his father, Rusty, right, are researching the use of scrapped milo byproducts as a high-energy winter feed when supplemented by protein and other nutrients. (Photo by Linda Geist)
Crops, Forage Crops

Does ‘tabletop silage’ have potential?

University of Missouri Extension agricultural systems technology specialist Rusty Lee calls it “tabletop silage,” putting milo residue on the menu for livestock. Read More

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

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)

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