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Forage growers offer straw for livestock feed

Saskatchewan livestock producers searching for feed have another option to consider.

The forage straw drop-off program was started by the Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission (SFSDC) and Saskatchewan Stock Growers (SSGA).

SFSDC producers in northeast Saskatchewan have straw available for sale.

The two groups will lead the communication process and connect livestock producers to forage seed growers that have straw available.

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