One objective of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is to convert cropland into grasslands and preserve wildlife habitat. During periods of drought these lands are opened up to emergency haying and grazing to relieve livestock producers during forage supply shortages.  CRP lands are only opened up to haying and grazing after primary nesting season. Therefore,...Read More

Stockpile forages to prepare for a drought can mean more than just buying hay. I checked the current drought monitor and found that southern Nebraska and southern Wyoming are abnormally dry. Furthermore, Kansas, Colorado and the Dakotas are experiencing various levels of drought.  The current outlook through April is promising for the Dakotas, but dry...Read More