By Heather Gessner SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist Grass hay and alfalfa bales currently fill the landscape. Haying season provides a feed inventory analysis opportunity for each producer. Beyond “how many bales,” the inventory should look at the quality of the feed in storage. The big question should be, “Do I have enough bales to create a balanced ration, which meets the nutritional requirements of my cow herd through each stage of production? And what kind of supplementation (if any) will be needed?” Samples must be taken and submitted for analysis to determine feed quality. Many factors affect...

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