Dry conditions challenge MO forage production

Missouri’s farmers and ranchers say they are grateful for any rain, but it will take decent amount to regrow pasture, produce a decent hay crop and fill ponds.

“We’re talking 2 to 6 inches of rain, not a quarter inch.”

Matt Van Schyndel has cattle, sheep and goats in central Missouri. He says the pasture growth has not taken off like it usually does in the spring due to the cool, dry conditions and livestock have moved through the available pasture and a lot of hay ground.

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