Producers across the U.S. experienced a wet and rainy chopping season for small-grain silage and haylage.

With input costs and cattle value both at high levels, it might be worthwhile to consider some alternatives. Both energy and protein are more valuable than previously, and higher cattle prices indicate the greater value of higher calving percentage and more rapid weight gain.

When winterkill hit the alfalfa fields, Legacy Farms grew award-winning mixed grass haylage instead.