A couple of weeks ago, we A.I.’ed our herd. Last year was our first year A.I.’ing, and we were on a new place – and let’s just say it wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.

Now is a good time to double-check hay inventories and test hay quality.

Utilizing tillable acres to provide feed for cattle while still harvesting a cash crop is becoming a popular goal for farmers.

Overseeding warm-season perennial grasses, such as bahiagrass or bermudagrass, with cool-season annuals can extend the forage production season into the winter months.

If not already completed, sellers and buyers alike should consider accomplishing the task of testing their hay, allowing managers to ensure nutritional needs of their cattle can be met one way or another.

Over the years, cattlemen have proven resourceful in finding nutrient sources for feeding cattle. Recent challenges caused by drought, supply chain issues and conventional feed ingredient availability have only emphasized the need to recognize and potentially utilize alternative ingredient sources.