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Knowing What’s In Every Bite: Understanding CRP Forage Quality

Jason Warner, cow-calf specialist

If I asked 10 different producers this question: “How good of quality do you think is your CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) forage for grazing?”, I would expect that 9 would respond with something to the extent of “Not much better than trees!” or “About like corn stalks after harvest!”.  Maybe the other 1 person would say something like “Don’t waste your time!”.  The reason for the proposed question is because that is exactly what KSU Extension Agents and Beef Specialists across the state have been working on to better understand recently. Continue reading “Knowing What’s In Every Bite: Understanding CRP Forage Quality”