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NAFB: Reducing Feed Costs with Alfalfa and Grass Haylage
Due to their high protein content, alfalfa and grass haylages are a staple on dairies. But growing these silages comes with certain challenges.
Advice for Alfalfa and Grass Haylage Management
Alfalfa and grass haylages not only provide beef and dairy cows with a steady supply of protein, but they also can be a cost-saving for producers. PROVITA SUPPLEMENTS Forage Specialist, Caitlin Mellinger spoke with National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) to discuss the benefits of these haylages and share tips on harvest hygiene.
“When you have a really high-quality protein source that you grow from your own forage, you are able to cut back on expenses of protein concentrates and feed input costs. That’s really important right now because the price of feed is going up,” said Mellinger.
