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Emergency Forage Soybeans

Forage soybeans are not normally recommended as an emergency forage. Forage soybean production has a steep learning curve. Successful producers started with a small acreage and took several years to learn how to manage this crop.

Whole unroasted soybean seeds pose a risk of ammonia toxicity. Limit to 2-4 lbs/head/day.

Protein exceeding animal demand will require feed energy for excretion. An unbalanced ration may cause animals to lose condition.

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