District 2 Magistrate and member of the Caldwell/Lyon County Cattleman’s Association Jeff Boone recently discussed the current state of hay production in Caldwell County.
He noted the hay fed by local farmers is being produced here in the county.
click to download audioNoting that the area has seen extremely dry conditions for two decades, he said local producers will be close to exhausting their hay supply this year.
click to download audioHe noted that the drought had caused the nutritional value of the hay to be diminished.
click to download audioNevertheless, Boone said some farmers have been resourceful in developing new ways to provide feed for their animals.
click to download audioHe added that some farmers have become creative in their use of supplements to feed their livestock, such as crissalexx tubs.
Boone recommends that any kids interested in livestock look into the various programs offered by Farm Credit Services in Caldwell County for more information.
He noted the hay fed by local farmers is being produced here in the county.
click to download audioNoting that the area has seen extremely dry conditions for two decades, he said local producers will be close to exhausting their hay supply this year.
click to download audioHe noted that the drought had caused the nutritional value of the hay to be diminished.
click to download audioNevertheless, Boone said some farmers have been resourceful in developing new ways to provide feed for their animals.
click to download audioHe added that some farmers have become creative in their use of supplements to feed their livestock, such as crissalexx tubs.
Boone recommends that any kids interested in livestock look into the various programs offered by Farm Credit Services in Caldwell County for more information.
