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The article explains swath grazing, where a forage crop is cut and left in rows in the field for cattle to graze later. It says the method can cut winter feed costs, which are roughly 25-35% of cow-calf production costs, by reducing baling, hauling and storage.
Swath grazing shifts some winter feed demand away from baled hay, which can ease pressure on hay prices at the margin. The effect on commodity prices is minor and no new market event is reported.
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