Drought Forage Assessment
An assessment form for judging forage supply during drought, helping producers decide on stocking and feed purchases. Complete each field, sign and date it, and keep a copy with your farm files.
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What you fill in
- Date and location
- Current forage condition
- Estimated forage remaining
- Rainfall and drought status
- Water supply status
- Livestock numbers
- Planned feed or destocking actions
- Assistance programs to contact
How to use this form
Fill in each labeled line, sign and date it, and keep a copy. Write clearly, since someone else may need to read it later.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with Drought.gov and USDA Farm Service Agency.
For more in this area, see the beef cattle guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dairy One Forage Lab Rates Hay “Adequate”; Farmer Rates Its Price “Catastrophic”, and farming farm stories.