Farmers should take stock of their forage supply before winter feeding begins

Farmers developing a winter feeding plan should first conduct an inventory of hay, silage and other feeds. NDSU photo
Farmers developing a winter feeding plan should first conduct an inventory of hay, silage and other feeds. NDSU photo

Completing a forage inventory now will aid in making ranch-level decisions and reducing costs.

Due to the significant impacts of drought on forage production in 2026, forage supplies may be tight this winter.

Now is a good time for cattle producers to evaluate forage supplies and develop a feeding plan for winter, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.

“Understanding how mu…