April 15, 2026

Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets

Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets
Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets
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Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets

Nebraska Extension

Current crop commodity prices, fertilizer input costs, and a shortage of grazeable forage in Nebraska is creating a senario where planting summer annual forages for grazing or harvested feed may be a more profitable option than growing row crops in 2026.