Although some recent moisture has reduced drought in Oklahoma, over 80 percent of the state remains in some stage of drought. Drought has been removed from several counties in southeast Oklahoma. Cattle producers face considerable challenges to maintain herds through winter.
Limited forage supplies in Oklahoma developed over the last year. May 1, 2022 hay stocks were down nearly 48 percent from the previous year. Other hay production was down 21 percent in 2022. Other hay averages nearly 88 percent of total hay production in Oklahoma and is the primary hay used for beef cows….
