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Drought-stressed corn will vary in forage quality based on grain fill, plant height and maturity. Limited grain fill means it will contain less starch, greater crude protein and fiber with decreased energy content.

Early pregnancy testing helps producers make important management decisions related to nutrition programs and marketing plans, as well as evaluating the reproductive efficiency of the cow herd.

Underfed cows take longer to rebreed and may have difficult births.

Determining the relative value of alternative feeds can be a cost-saving strategy.

Cattle producers should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and possible flooding this spring.

Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.