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Dairymen and Horse Owners: Caution with rye straw

Posted on July 12, 2016 by kyforagenews

Due to a shortage of wheat straw in the United States, more and more dairy and equine operations are switching to rye straw for bedding. According to experts at the UK CAFÉ,  this can be a good option, but there are several unique considerations with rye straw. Unlike wheat, where the grain is harvested first and the remaining stems are Continue reading →

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