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Inflation drives up hay prices, forcing some horse owners to sell

by Caitlin Tan

Nov 9, 2022

Inflation is driving up the cost of things like fertilizer, which drives up the cost of growing hay and feeding horses.

Tom Johnston takes the tarp of his hay stack to prep it for customers. He sells his hay to customers across the country.

Caitlin Tan

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Weird weather vexes alfalfa farmers

by Sally Herships

Apr 13, 2012

A warm winter followed by frosts has Wisconsin farmers confused about when to harvest alfalfa. It’s the main food source for dairy cows.

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