Craig Sheaffer et.al

By Jared Goplen and Craig Sheaffer et.al The current drought in Minnesota is taking its toll on forage crops. Alfalfa has gone dormant in many areas with minimal regrowth, and corn silage yields will be poor on many dryland acres. With high-quality hay exceeding $350 a ton in some cases, many are trying to acquire alternative high-quality forages. Soybean was initially used as a forage crop when introduced into the United States in the 1800’s and can still be harvested as high-quality forage.