– Stan Smith, PA, OSU Extension, Fairfield County
With Ohio farmers expecting to harvest over 3 million acres of corn this fall, the potential for the brood cow herd feed supply being extended well into fall by utilizing crop residues is huge. Corn crop residue is practical for feeding dry, gestating beef cows in mid gestation providing they have average or better body condition. Managed correctly, one acre of corn residue can yield up to 60 animal unit grazing days (60 days of grazing for a 1000 pound animal).
Grazing “efficiency” will determine exactly how much Continue reading Grazing Harvested Corn Residue, a Feed Alternative