Keeping feed costs low, performance high and purchase cost affordable can make backgrounding a good opportunity this winter.

Keeping feed costs low, performance high and purchase cost affordable can make backgrounding a good opportunity this winter.

Proper care of cows is essential.

Keep grain as cool as possible during the summer to extend the storage life and limit insect activity.

Keep grain as cool as possible during the summer to extend the storage life and limit insect activity.

Avoid insect infestations and mold growth by keeping grain as cool as possible.

Grazing cover crops can present some challenges.

Backgrounding may still be economically feasible this winter.

Price projections are given for the major crop commodities, livestock and milk.

Projections are given for the major crop and livestock commodities.