Animal feed is the biggest cost for most cattle producers. In the United States, the cost of hay, grains and other feed has risen sharply because of a drought. At the same time, wildfires this year ...

Grazier Boyd Webb is running an outback cropping experiment to get him through the next drought, growing sorghum to bury as ...

In a kale system, some silage will still need to be grown – a typical diet for cattle is based around 30% silage and 70% kale. See also: Video: Advice on feeding fodder beet to dairy stock ...

Maximising the value of forage grown on farm can increase profit margins in beef production where winter feed is often the highest variable cost. The. Sign in. LATEST. LATEST. From last 24 hours; ...

With any feed, make sure that it's mold-free. In general, hay forages should be low moisture, Lemenager said. Corn stalks are fine for cattle, but if it will be stored it should be less than 20 ...

Where to start The first aim of a cost-effective ration is to feed as much forage available and of the quality permitted. If silage is low in ME (under 10.2ME), high in NDF (over 50%) and low in ...

The state cooperative department is establishing Kumaon's first silage (cattle feed) manufacturing factory in Udham Singh Nagar district. Find out more about the initiative and its impact on the ...

THE Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development ministry has urged farmers to prepare for potential livestock feed shortages, particularly for cattle, ahead of the lean season. This ...