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Darren D. Henry, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

Very often there is a gap that exists between an optimal weaning time and availability of cool season forages for grazing in the southeastern US. As summer is coming into full swing, it is important that producers are preparing for the winter months ahead. Whether a producer buys or makes conserved forage (hay, haylage, etc.), it is imperative that proactive actions are taken to ensure a sufficient supply of protein and energy for their cows during the winter. A question that many producers are asking themselves is, ‘hay or haylage?’. Click below to access the full article.