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Utilization of Drought Damaged Cotton and Peanut Crops to Beef Cattle

R. Curt Lacy and, Johnny Rossi (August, 2010)

Summary

Cotton and Peanut crops that will be abandoned can be utilized by beef cattle producers in several ways. By utilizing these abandoned crops, cattlemen can reduce feeding costs and/or extend the grazing period and perhaps allow pastures to regenerate if adequate rainfall is received. The key to effectively utilizing these crops is to match nutritional needs with feed quality.