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Hay Update: How the drought is impacting the nation’s harvest and supplies

August 19, 2022 07:32 AM • 
Amber Weaver

Despite recent rains, ongoing drought continues to take a toll on the nation’s hay crop.

Dr. Derrell Peel is a Livestock Marketing Specialist with Oklahoma State University Extension and he joined RFD-TV’s own Janet Adkison to discuss how the drought is impacting the country’s hay harvest and supplies.

For more information, click HERE.


Related:

Drought Survey: How dry conditions are taking a toll on America’s farmers

Farmers feel the pinch of tight hay supplies due to drought

Input costs and drought are leading some farmers to find hay alternatives






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