Use Caution In Search for Hay

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Although hay is in short supply, livestock producers are encouraged to purchase feedstock with caution.  KMZU’s Janet Adkison has that story.

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As farmers track down feed supplies for the year ahead, it’s important to compare price and quality.  University of Missouri Economist Joe Horner says a good crop will usually have paperwork to back it up..

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With limited hay available Horner says “if it will feed a cow in the winter time, it will be in demand.”  Producers who have harvested excess hay, silage or baled other potential feed stock are encouraged to post the listing in the Depatment of Agriculture’s hay directory.
Trucks hauling forage matter can be seen throughout the state on a daily basis with shipments coming from several directions.  According to Horner, there’s an additional concern regarding feedstock coming from southern regions..

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