As dry conditions persist across much of the West, beef producers should be cautious about a silent threat in their hay: nitrate toxicity.

Here’s a review of what we do know about hay and forage markets as you continue to look for answers.

Here is a look at where forage markets stand as producers keep scanning the horizon for answers.

Hay represents a major component of most winter feeding programs for cow-calf producers. To develop a successful, cost-effective supplementation program, it is critical to test hay.

The forage market continues to be influenced by several key factors including drought conditions, fluctuating hay prices and continuing trade policies.

Hay is a major component of winter feeding programs for many cow-calf operations. Reducing hay losses during storage is critical to reduce overall winter feeding costs.