Thoughts for Drought: Forage Inventorying

Periods of drought are challenging to any producer, but they can be especially stressful for livestock producers who must maintain minimum forage inventory levels to carry their herd over winter. Taking time during the growing season to verify current forage inventory levels, estimate incoming forage quantities, and act accordingly can help ease your mind when home-grown forage yields decline. This article is the first part in a series of preparing for and planning for managing forages in times of moisture stress.