Drought forcing Illinois cattle producers to feed more harvested forages

An extension beef specialist with the University of Illinois says the ongoing drought has had a significant impact on the state’s pastures. Travis Meteer says the early growing season brought good hay yields for most, but… “We’re limited in terms of stockpile, forage, and grass this year because of the limited moisture.”  He says, “We […]

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