Hay in high demand in the West, Northern Plains
7/12/2021 4:03:41 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Start Date: 7/5/2021
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Western and Northern Plains states were shipping in hay as production was poor, due to drought. Land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program was opened to haying and grazing in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Colorado and South Dakota had 98% and 92% of their counties open, and more counties will likely be added.
Cattle producers were encouraged to destock if they did not have pasture. Hay needed to be monitored for nitrate and nutrient levels, while water quality, too, was an issue.
DTN - Progressive Farmer (Burnsville, Minn.)
July 5, 2021
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