Supplementation plays a vital role in your cow herd both economically and in animal welfare. It can improve body condition scores (BCS) of your cows, improve calving and enhance the utilization of forage resources. The most important factor to the utilization of supplements is forage testing.

Having enough feed for your herd is a top concern for most producers. Tips and tricks to help stretch grazing days before resorting to feeding hay abound. One option that is often underutilized by both farmers and ranchers is grazing crop residue. 

Corn residue grazing is an opportunity to extend the grazing season and capitalize on a feed resource that can make a big difference in a producer’s bottom line. Here are some things to keep in mind to make the most effective use.