Plan for Tight Summer Southern Plains Hay, Forage Output

Pest infestations, adverse weather conditions and resulting delays in field operations throughout the growing season have converged to cause tight hay and forage supplies in some key growing areas in Texas. It’s a call for cattle producers to ensure they’ve got access to adequate supply heading into fall and winter, especially in areas where winter forage planting prospects are trimmed by moisture extremes and variables like weed competition. See the status of this major forage-growing area here.