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Drought Strains Iowa Livestock as Hay Costs Rise
Iowa farmers face tight hay supplies and rising prices after 2023 drought and heat. Producers like Swenka report higher winter feed costs, reduced pasture quality, and cattle losses, while non feed costs and water shortages push margins. Prices for hay climbed to 182 per ton in 2023 and drought drove herd reductions statewide.
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Swenka
Iowa
Christopher Clark
Iowa State University
U.S
Denise Schwab
ISU
Clark
Des Moines
Connie
Dan
Connie Young
Chad Hart
ISU Extension
Youngs
Jason Boyer
Boyer
Hart
Steve Swenka
Double G Angus Farms
Tiffin