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Forage Extension Program
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Forages do we Deal With? Harvested forages such
as alfalfa hay and silage, improved pastures, and annual
crops for hay or pasture. Harvested forages are
critical to Montana's billion dollar livestock industry.
Most livestock operations in Montana rely on
rangelands - about 70% of our land area.
Depending on location, producers need a 2 to
4 month supply of hay to get through the winters in
the northern Great Plains.
Aside from long periods of snow cover, high-quality
forages are required to offset poor-quality roughages
available on range.
Winter feed is the largest cost on
ranching operations, and slight improvements
in forage production can significantly reduce costs.
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