Articles tagged under: mold
Excess Moisture: Good for Grass, Bad for Hay Production
Published December 19, 2019
While 2019 was a good year for cool season grasses, it was not a good year for hay production. Tonnage was high, but quality was low for many livestock producers. NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec says a lot…Livestock Producers Should Monitor Hay and Grain Quality
Published September 24, 2019
Heavy rainfall this summer and fall has left hayfields and ditches flooded, leaving bales at risk for mold and other issues. The more water covering the bales, the more damage or loss of nutrients occurs. "In a low-lying area where…