shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com October 11, 2016 • Page 5 Limited Forage: What are Some Alternatives? It’s fall, and time once again for the Chipper Invitational Golf Tournament here in the valley. You remember Chipper, Doc’s imaginary squirrel? The one who was imaginarily squirrel-napped? Doc named the annual golf tournament after good ol’ Chipper. The tournament is used to raise money for coats for kids who need them. And it’s only fit and proper it be named for Chipper, since the golf tournament itself is just about as genuine as the squirrel. There isn’t a real golf course here in the valley, you know. You have to go to the city for that. So Doc decided to just wander around with a shovel, digging holes here and there and putting flags next to them. The flags, in civilian life, sure look a lot like metal t-posts. Another thing that makes Doc’s tournament unique is that there is absolutely no way to practice for it. That’s because the “golf course” is usually laid out a day ahead of time each year, and every fall, Doc picks another spot for it. The holes are different, the fairways are nonexistent, and the hazards … oh, the hazards. After the first tournament, when one of Harold Brewster’s cows got hit in the butt, there are no longer any four-legged ambulatory golf hazards. Farmers are allowed to move them, happily, into bomb shelters or corrals for the duration of the madness. But have you ever tried to hit a golf ball that parked itself beneath an old, rusty hay baler? Such things make the course … challenging? Yes, and fun. This year, Doc’s theme was what he called trans-oceanic. This means, in valley talk, having the tee-boxes on one side of Lewis Creek and the holes on the other. It will be interesting to see how many errant golf balls hit the tire swing at the swimming hole and vanish forever into the depths. Chipper would approve, I’m sure. 4-H Fosters Teens Interest in Writing BROOKINGS, S.D. - As a seven-year 4-H member, Danika Gordon of Sturgis, has gained many skills - public speaking, photography, judging horticulture and showing meat goats among them. But many people may also be surprised to learn that her involvement in 4-H also fostered the fourteen year-olds interest in writing, and as a result, to date she has authored three children’s books. Gordon shares that her interest in writing was piqued in fourth grade when she participated in an essay contest offered through South Dakota 4-H. The contest required her to select a quote or maxim and share how they applied it to their own life. Gordon decided to write about the community service projects she had been involved with through 4-H, and the good feeling she got from helping others. “I focused my essay on the fact that small actions of kindness can add up to make big changes in the world...I was really excited to win first place in the contest and it gave me confidence in writing,” she tells. A year later, Gordon began to think about writing a children’s book as a project to enter at the county fair. “Through 4-H I’ve learned about the six pillars of character, and I wanted to share that message of being kind with more kids,” Gordon says. Using the free online website at Story Jumper, Gordon was able to write her book and illustrate it using the websites clipart gallery. She titled it, “What Makes You A Superhero?” with the story prompting kindergarten and first grade students to think about being responsible, fair, respectful, trustworthy, caring and good citizens. Gordon earned a best of show award with her book at the county fair that year, and began sharing her book by making author visits to students at libraries and schools. “It was just a great feeling to share a positive message with younger students and get such exciting feedback from them. They loved the book,” Gordon says. That positive feedback fueled Gordon to think about writing more children’s books. In the past year, she has had two more books published. In May 2016, “Great Faces From South Dakota” was released, which Gordon coauthored and self-published with one of her former teachers. It highlights the accomplishments of seven famous South Dakotans such as Laura Ingalls Wilder, Billy Mills and Peter Norbeck - and encourages kids to dream big about their own futures. Gordon’s third book, “Superhero Surprise,” was released in August 2016. It is a spin-off of her inau- gural superhero-themed book, and targets second and third grade students to think about their daily actions. Superhero Surprise was published by PS Printing and is featured in their Books 4 Kids program, a non-profit organization with a mission of donating books with a positive message to elementary students across the country. Gordon continues to share her books via author visits to elementary classrooms, and this summer she also got to meet South Dakota First Lady Linda Daugaard, who has encouraged Gordon in her author efforts. Of her books, Gordon says the best part is sharing positive messages with students. She says, “Through 4-H I’ve had the chance to see many good role models, and learn about being responsible, respectful and kind. Not everyone gets to have those same experiences, so I’m glad that I can try to inspire kids through the books I write.” To learn more about Gordon and her books, visit her website. To learn more about the opportunities 4-H has to offer for youth, visit the iGrow 4-H & Youth page. IMAGE In May 2016 4-H member, Danika Gordon self-published, “Great Faces From South Dakota” which she coauthored and self-published with one of her former teachers. It highlights the accomplishments of seven famous South Dakotans - such as Laura Ingalls Wilder, Billy Mills and Peter Norbeck - and encourages kids to dream big about their own futures. Gordon is pictured here with South Dakota First Lady Linda Daugaard, who has encouraged Gordon in her author efforts. BROOKINGS, S.D. - Drought conditions across South Dakota this growing season decreased the supply of forages, especially “hay,” available to some livestock producers. However, research has shown that a variety of feedstuffs can be utilized to meet the cows’ nutrient requirements with similar performance to hay or hay plus supplement ration, explained Julie Walker, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist. Walker pointed to research from Ohio State University which reported pregnant beef cows can be fed as little as 3 pounds of hay plus corn and supplements to meet nutrient requirements. “Another study, conducted by Purdue University has also shown that during the last trimester of gestation hay on a dry matter basis could be limited to 0.5 and 1 percent of body weight daily,” Walker said. Rations were balanced to meet nutrient requirements, and performance (weight gain) was equal or greater compared to cows receiving hay at 2 percent of body weight. In both of these research projects, corn plus a protein supplement were used to balance the ration. “Developing a winter ration can be difficult during drought conditions due to limited forage availability. However, with advanced planning a good winter feeding program can be developed at a reasonable cost,” Walker said. From a financial standpoint current corn prices at less than $3 per bushel, make it appealing to include corn in beef cow rations.“However, switching a feeding system from a forage-based to a concentrate-based ration creates some management considerations,” Walker said. Walker outlines considerations below: * One of these challenges is a facility’s primarily bunk space. When limit feeding, cows should have at least 30 inches per head of bunk space. * Pens should provide at least 500 square feet per head. If cattle are fed in a pasture setting, cattle will continue to graze (overgraze) because their nutrient requirements are met before dry matter intake hits 100 percent. * Proper bunk management is critical to avoid digestive upsets, especially when high-starch feedstuffs are fed. * Minerals and vitamins may be consumed in excess if offered free choice when animals are limit fed. These can be included in the mixed ration or consumption can be controlled by using white salt in the mineral-vitamin supplement. “If a producer lacks proper facilities and/or equipment to deliver a concentrate-based diet, finding other high-forage feed ingredients could be a better option,” Walker said. * Transportation costs need to be considered as this can increase the price per ton dramatically. Finding these feed ingredients can also be difficult, so starting early can help with locating the desired feedstuffs and maybe at a lower price. Alternative Feedstuffs Walker also outlined a few alternative feedstuffs that can be incorporated into beef cow rations to reduce the amount of hay. Beet Pulp/Tailings: Sugar beet pulp has a similar nutrient profile to corn silage. It can be used in cow rations, however, knowing the moisture content is critical to ensure the appropriate nutrients are delivered. Beet pulp can be purchased as wet or dry; wet pulp will limit the distance producers want to transport this product. Beet tailings are often the rejected beets including small beets, broken or damaged beets, and foreign materials. Tailings are often high in moisture (approximately 80 percent). Tailings feed value varies, however, typical feed values would be similar to corn silage on a dry matter basis. Soybean Hulls: Soyhulls are high in fiber, which makes them a good substitute for forage. Additionally, they may contain high levels of energy. Loose soyhulls are difficult to transport, so typically the pelleted form is used, which increases the density and allows larger ton volumes to be transported at one time. Cornstalks: Cornstalks or corn stover can be used as a portion of gestating beef cow diets. Nutrient content is similar to grazing cornstalks. Grinding corn stalk bales will reduce sorting and a higher percentage of the bale will be consumed. When high levels of corn stalks are included in the ration, phosphorus and vitamin A supplementation should be considered. Wheat Middlings: Wheat midds is a versatile and very palatable feedstuff. Nutrient content is approximately 18 percent crude protein and 80 percent total digestible nutrients. Wheat midds are often used in many commercial supplements so finding them at a reasonable cost can be difficult. Small grain straws: Cereal grain straws can be incorporated into beef cow rations. Straw can be combined with other feedstuffs to meet a cow’s nutrient requirements. Year-old straw is often more palatable than new “fresh” straw. Grinding straw can increase intake by 10 to 15 percent. 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