in t? re. July 12, 2016 • Page 12 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Livestock Producers Evaluate Forage Production BROOKINGS, S.D. - For livestock producers in abnormally dry areas of the state, it may be time to evaluate forage production in order to make appropriate plans so that demand matches curtailed forage supply. “If forage is short, adjustments should be made to livestock numbers to reduce forage demand before the situation becomes critical,” said Ken Olson, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist. “Small adjustments now can prevent the need to make large herd reductions later if drought conditions expand or worsen.” Olson explained that a good drought management plan has trigger dates that outline actions to be taken based on weather conditions and forage production,” Olson explained that two frequently used trigger dates have already passed: early and late spring. He explained that the early spring trigger is based on soil moisture and winter precipitation and the latespring trigger date would be around the same time that livestock are turned out to summer pasture. “Across most of South Dakota, spring conditions were likely not dry enough to trigger any drought decisions at those times,” Olson said. “However, as we move into late June and the end of the window for cool-season vegetation growth in the Northern Plains, we are now at a third and important trigger date.” Action Alternatives For producers in regions that have moved from normal moisture conditions to abnormally dry or more serious drought status, this is a critical time to consider taking action, Olson said. Based on climate predic- tions, Olson said sporadic showers will likely continue across South Dakota. “These will give a sense of relief, but are unlikely to provide meaningful changes in soil moisture or yield significant additional forage production,” he said. Olson explained further that based on research, nearly all of the forage production on South Dakota’s cool-season dominated rangelands is complete by the end of June. “Thus, forage supply for the current growing season has already accumulated. Additional precipitation received for the rest of the summer will only marginally influence pasture feed supply,” he said. - See more at: http:// igrow.org/news/livestockproducers-evaluate-forageproduction/#sthash.g25jCZJz.dpuf Livestock Producers Evaluate Forage Production Posted Thursday, July 7th, 2016 by SDSU iGrow Categorized: Livestock, Beef, Dairy BROOKINGS, S.D. - For livestock producers in abnormally dry areas of the state, it may be time to evaluate forage production in order to make appropriate plans so that demand matches curtailed forage supply. “If forage is short, adjustments should be made to livestock numbers to reduce forage demand before the situation becomes critical,” said Ken Olson, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist. “Small adjustments now can prevent the need to make large herd reductions later if drought conditions expand or worsen.” Olson explained that a good drought management plan has trigger dates that outline actions to be taken based on weather conditions and forage production,” Olson explained that two frequently used trigger dates have already passed: early and late spring. He explained that the early spring trigger is based on soil moisture and winter precipitation and the latespring trigger date would be around the same time that livestock are turned out to summer pasture. “Across most of South Dakota, spring conditions were likely not dry enough to trigger any drought decisions at those times,” Olson said. “However, as we move into late June and the end of the window for cool-season vegetation growth in the Northern Plains, we are now at a third and important trigger date.” Action Alternatives For producers in regions that have moved from normal moisture conditions to abnormally dry or more serious drought status, this is a critical time to consider taking action, Olson said. Based on climate predictions, Olson said sporadic showers will likely continue across South Dakota. “These will give a sense of relief, but are unlikely to provide meaningful changes in soil moisture or yield significant additional forage production,” he said. Olson explained further that based on research, nearly all of the forage production on South Dakota’s cool-season dominated rangelands is complete by the end of June. “Thus, forage supply for the current growing season has already accumulated. Additional precipitation received for the rest of the summer will only marginally influence pasture feed supply,” he said. niGrow Milo and Forage Sorghum Potential Alternatives BROOKINGS, S.D. - Forage and grain sorghum may be potential alternatives for forage production in dry conditions, explained Karla Hernandez, SDSU Extension Forages Field Specialist. “The current dry conditions in northeastern and western South Dakota have some livestock producers looking for more droughtresistant forage crops they can plant in the future,” Hernandez said. As its name indicates, grain sorghum, also called milo, is typically harvested for grain. Forage sorghum is taller and typically used for silage. Below Hernandez explains the benefits of raising sorghums over corn as well as the best management practices for each. Forage sorghum Forage sorghum can be grown either as grain or forage crop. “The advantage of its use over corn is that it requires less water, and it is drought tolerant by going semi-dormant which makes it a good fit for dryland and limited irrigation situations,” she said. Hernandez added that sorghum has fewer input We’ve Got You Covered FREE Inspections/Estimates costs, tolerates moderately acid and low fertility soils (yet responds well to fertilization), and it can be harvested multiple times because of its regrowth potential. “Forage sorghum also makes excellent hay for supplemental feeding during times of inadequate or low forage production,” Perhaps the greatest advantage of sorghum, Hernandez highlights is the diverse management options that the grower can choose from in order to match their production needs. Forage Sorghum Management Forage sorghum should be planted in spring when soil temperatures exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit at 0.5- to 2.0-inches deep. Seeds may be drilled, broadcasted, or planted in rows spaced 15 to 40 inches apart at a rate of 15 to 25 pounds per acre. Harvest when the whole plant moisture content is We Install/Repair Roofs Of All Kinds! between 63 to 68 percent. The recommended stage of maturity for harvesting forage sorghum to optimize dry matter content and nutrient quality is when the grain reaches early to late dough stage. “Harvesting earlier during the late vegetative or early head stage of maturity will result in silage with very low dry matter content of less than 25 percent dry matter, which will result in excess seepage and an undesirable fermentation including higher concentrations of acetic and butyric acid,” she said. Wilting is recommended if harvesting is going to occur at this stage. “If harvested at the hard dough stage, the forage will have higher dry matter content, but the grain and stems will be more mature and less digestible,” Hernandez said. She added that rolling grain sorghum silage that is in late dough or hard-grain stages of maturity will improve grain digestibility and support improved animal performance. Prussic Acid Concerns Prussic acid is a problem in young and active growing tissues. The problem can be avoided by not grazing sorghum until plants have reached 18 to 24 inches tall. Cutting for hay or silage generally alleviates the problem because the toxin is released and volatilizes during handling. Grain Sorghum (Milo) Book 61 Some of the advantages of producing grain sorghum over corn in dry conditions Sudoku #5 are: 8 * Sorghum is self-pollinated and produces heads 6 7 over a longer period of time, while corn is cross9 5 pollinated. 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